Island of Gorée

Publish Time:2016-10-26 10:15:42Source:WTCF

【Introduction】:The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite of Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading center on the African coast.

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The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite of Dakar. It was the largest slave-trading center on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese 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.

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