First it affords you the opportunity to look into the culture of the people before the invasion by the europeans and juxtaposes the effects as to their coming. The traditional accounts of elmina history have also been correct in attributing long reign to diawu 1831. Jan 25, 2006 ghana s elmina castle, one of several former slave forts along ghana s atlantic coast, is a hugely popular destination and place of pilgrimage for africanamerican tourists and visitors from other. Trans atlantic slave trade, elmina castle, ghana west africa. A short history of ghana from earliest times until 1980. It outlines the towns 500year relations with europeans, highlighting the transformations that. Cape coast and elmina castles are two of the largest remaining structures in ghana symbolising the last point of contact for millions of africans. Cape coast castle 2020 all you need to know before you go. Discover librarianselected research resources on ghana history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines. However, based on 1 the title of the book door of no return. Elmina castle and its dark history of enslavement, torture. Christopher r decorse an archaeology of elmina examines a complex african settlement on the coast of presentday ghana from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries, using the archaeological record, european. Book description this is a key text for understanding the history of the great west african kingdom of asante now in ghana. The story of two ashanti princes educated in the netherlands in the 1800s.
Historically, this is the area where the transatlantic slave trade began. It is perhaps the earliest example of history writing in english by an african ruler. Built in 1482 by portuguese traders, elmina castle was the first european slavetrading post in all of subsaharan africa. Jacqueline woodson on africa, america and slaverys fierce.
Wonders of the african world slave kingdoms elmina. Danish sources for the history of ghana, 16571754, vol. The enchanting town of elmina lies on a narrow finger of land between the atlantic ocean and benya lagoon. It is an historical overview the kind that every library needs as basic, general academic research material. Located on the western coast of presentday ghana, it was originally. This is a brief introduction to the history of elmina, its castle, the people, and their traditions. Book your hotel in elmina and pay later with expedia. Elmina castle rests calmly on the central coast of the west african country of ghana, near the city of cape coast a mighty citadel, overlooking a sleepy old fishing town. The tripartite relationship between elmina, the dutch and the ashanti empire 3. The town of elmina is situated on a southfacing bay on the atlantic ocean coast of ghana, lying west of cape coast. Elmina is a major tourist destination site in ghana. Yet its grandeur, as well as its picturesque surroundings with blue skies, sandy beaches, and tropical palms, disguise a dark history elmina castle was the last.
Few of us are lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit a piece of the past. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti wars, john kufuor, osei kofi tutu i, kofi abrefa busia, ignatius kutu acheampong alphascript publishing. Click download or read online button to get elmina the castle and the slave trade book now. Castles such as elmina, cape coast and ussher fort have been turned into museums and offer guided tours. Africans and europeans on the gold coast, 14001900. Elmina, the little europe african books collective. Mar 20, 2007 pushed through the door of no return, millions of africans were shipped from places like this whitewashed fort in elmina, ghana, to a life of slavery in brazil, the caribbean and america. With a shared lounge, the property also has a garden, as well as a terrace.
Elmina and ghana tourism, central region of ghana gold coast. Gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti wars, john kufuor, osei kofi tutu i, kofi abrefa busia, ignatius kutu acheampong wikipedia. Door of no return opens up ghanas slave past reuters. Today, elmina s main economic industry is fishing, salt production and tourism. Today 30odd surviving forts, castles and former trading posts can be found along ghanas coast, many bearing witness to the largest forced migration in history and to the atrocities humanity is capable of committing. A brief history and guide ghana museums and monuments board series tony hyland on. Similarly, dutch in the context of this book can occasion. In 1482 the first european fort was established by the portuguese at elmina. Here, the air is salty and the architecture is a charming mix of colonial remnants, elderly posubans shrines and an imposing historical legacy in the shape of st georges castle.
It is also richly informed by the writers own personal knowledge as a nyampa safohen and citizen of elmina. Remembering elmina ghana, africa bootsnall travel articles. To many, history consists of merely pages in a book and sentences in paragraphs, to be memorized and repeated for tests and exams. Elmina castle is a truly imposing spectacle, but its ancient walls were once home to one of the most tragic and brutal periods in the history of humanity. Pushed through the door of no return, millions of africans were shipped from places like this whitewashed fort in elmina, ghana, to a life of slavery in brazil, the caribbean and america. It was the first trading post built on the gulf of guinea, and the oldest european building in. Elmina castle and its dark history of enslavement, torture, and death ancient origins. An annotated bibliography, department of library studies, university of ghana, legon. All texts of this book are extracted from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Elmina castle is a historical site, and was a major filming location for werner. The airconditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a closet and free wifi.
Whether discussing the asante kingdom and the gold coasts importance to european commerce and transatlantic slaving, ghana s brief period under british colonial rule, or the emergence of its modern democracy, the volumes eighty. Covering 500 years of ghana s history, the ghana reader provides a multitude of historical, political, and cultural perspectives on this iconic african nation. King kobina of elmina and members of tribe, ghana summary photograph showing portrait of king holding mace and four women with a large group of men in traditional dress. The walls of the castle glow white in the sunlight, contrasting with the glittering tans of the sand, the greens of the palm trees, the blues of the sky, and the white. Originally, the forts were established as trading posts by portuguese, swedish, english, danish and dutch traders to store goods that were brought to the coast, like ivory and gold. This was indeed a fine book on a certain topicnamely the history of the cape coast castle. Year of returnone day tour to cape coast, elmina castle, kakum national park. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Elmina ghana history africa general slave trade social science. Breakfast, wifi, and parking are free at this resort. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive.
List of books and articles about ghana history online research. The result is an indispensably detailed account of the asante monarchy from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. The almond tree guest house is situated in the suburb of elmina, a fishing town in the central region of ghana, and is located 6 km from cape coast off the takoradi road adjacent to the elmina beach resort. The history of ghana is in the series greenwood histories of the modern nations. Tonight apr 28 apr 29 check prices in elmina for tonight, apr 28 apr 29 tomorrow night apr 29 apr 30 check prices in elmina for tomorrow night, apr 29 apr 30 this weekend may 1 may 3 check prices in elmina for this weekend, may 1 may 3 next weekend may 8 may 10 check prices in elmina for next weekend, may 8 may 10. List of books and articles about ghana history online. King kobina of elmina and members of tribe, ghana library. Elmina castle 2020 all you need to know before you go. The origins of patrilineal succession in elmina are not known. Book the elmina beach resort stay at this 3star familyfriendly resort in elmina. Aspects of elmina s own history, including ulzen family genealogy from 1731 and 4. In 1637 it was conquered and remained by the dutch, after the conquest of elmina s main castle.
The darker side of history by margaret sessahawkins published february 20, 2017 touring most castles conjures up images of a decadent past, but at elmina castle, in ghana, you encounter a more sordid story. This is a reflection that they were originally guan settlements. Popular attractions java museum and elmina castle are located nearby. A new name of great resonance in african history is adopted ghana although the ancient kingdom of that name was far to the north, in presentday mali. Ghana 1st time online late december 2000, and updated since 2001. Elmina s importance for ghana and the world are currently the two unesco world heritage protected sites. Aspects of elminas own history, including ulzen family genealogy from 1731 and 4.
It was the first and for many centuries the largest, european building constructed in tropical africa. Created published between 1895 and 1896 subject headings. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. It starts in the precolonial period, then the incursion by the traders of the west followed by their gradual domination until full blown colonial rule was established. Enjoy activities like fishing and horseback riding in elmina. A love story, and my first coup detat by john dramani mahama. Elmina project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Mar 24, 2019 elmina castle a little history of the slave castles in ghana. Elmina castle tour ghana wanted to share details of the our elmina castle tour, we were staying locally at the lemon beach resort, we didnt have the time to book an official tour but glad we didnt as the tour conducted by the guides at the castle was amazing, informative whilst very harrowing. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti. The first european settlement in west africa, it now has a population of around 27,000 people, mainly engaged in fishing.
Jul 23, 2018 elmina castle is a whitewashed medieval castle on the coast of ghana. My first book of mammals junior readers series, 28, 28 a. This is a brief introduction to the history of elmina, its castle, the people, and their. Today 30odd surviving forts, castles and former trading posts can be found along ghana s coast, many bearing witness to the largest forced migration in history and to the atrocities humanity is capable of committing. But those pieces are still there, still standing, and still refusing. A timeline, photographs, maps, and an appendix of biographies of notable figures in the history of ghana are included.
Elmina castle is a formal slavery castle that was built in ghana, west africa to transport slaves into the western world. Elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti. Joseph k adjaye this is a brief introduction to the history of elmina, its castle, the people, and their traditions. The republic of ghana is named after the medieval ghana empire of west africa. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Elmina, the castle and the slave trade by ato ashun book journey to africa. Ghana quiz questions and answers general knowledge quizzes. History early history to independence in precolonial times the area of presentday ghana comprised a number of independent kingdoms, including gonja and dagomba in the north, ashanti in the interior, and the fanti states along the coast. Finally there came emancipation and the evolution of modern ghana. It was the first trading post built on the gulf of guinea, and the oldest european building in existence south of the sahara. The beautyful ones are not yet born by ayi kwei armah, ama ata aidoos changes. Elmina the castle and the slave trade download ebook pdf. Ghana s elmina castle, one of several former slave forts along ghana s atlantic coast, is a hugely popular destination and place of pilgrimage for africanamerican tourists and visitors from other.