Fort Prinzenstein

Keta, Ghana

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Fort Prinzenstein, located in Keta, Ghana, was built by Danish traders in 1784 after the Sagbadre War to protect their interests and assert control following a treaty with the local Anlo Ewe people.

It became a key site in the transatlantic slave trade, serving as a dungeon for slaves awaiting transport to the Caribbean until the early 1800s. The fort also facilitated trade in goods like gold, ivory, and textiles exchanged for muskets and other items. Later, in 1850, the British took over the fort along with the Danish Gold Coast territory.

Today, Fort Prinzenstein is a designated World Heritage Site, serving as a somber reminder of the region's colonial history and role in the slave trade, though it has suffered damage from the sea and time. It remains a popular tourist attraction highlighting Ghana's complex past.