Fort Kongenstein
Ada Foah, Ghana
Remains of Fort Kongenstein
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 information
Conditionruins
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]

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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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