Fort Kongenstein

Fort Kongenstein
Ada Foah, Ghana
Remains of Fort Kongenstein
Site information
Conditionruins
Location
Fort Kongenstein is located in Ghana
Fort Kongenstein
Fort Kongenstein
Fort Kongenstein is located in Africa
Fort Kongenstein
Fort Kongenstein
Coordinates5°47′N 0°38′E / 5.783°N 0.633°E / 5.783; 0.633
Site history
Built1783
Fatewashed away by the sea

Fort Kongenstein (Danish: Fort Kongensten) was a Danish trading fort located in Ada Foah, Ghana built in 1783.[1] A greater portion of the fort has since been washed away by the sea waves.[2]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Front view
    Front view

References

  1. ^ "Fort Kongenstein, Ada". ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Rising seas washing away Ghana's former slave forts". Christian Science Monitor. .csmonitor.com. 2012-10-04. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
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