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1482

Portugal builds Elmina Castle

The fortress becomes a major hub in the Atlantic trade in gold and enslaved people.

Canonical milestoneElmina, Ghana1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Position 2

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UNESCOConfidence 96%

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