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Island of Gorée

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Senegal
Description:
The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Island of Gorée", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.