Fort Batenstein

fort in Busua
#2 in Busua / #31 in Ghana
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by Shahadusadik
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Fort Batenstein is a historic trading post located in Busua, a coastal village in the Western Region of Ghana. Originally built by the Dutch in 1656, the fort played a significant role in the transatlantic trade, including the trade of gold and enslaved people. Situated on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the fort offers stunning views and serves as a poignant reminder of Ghana's colonial past.


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