Dakar
capital and the largest city of Senegal...
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.
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Created At: Tue Jan 21 2025 16:43:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Updated At: Sun Mar 23 2025 20:00:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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