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Photo: Bretegnier (?), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The third oldest fort in Ghana was built by the Portuguese and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a historical architectural delight, reflecting the distinctive styles and preferences of both its Portuguese and Dutch sculpturing.
Fort São Sebastião or Fort San Sebastian located in Shama, Ghana, is the third oldest fortification in Ghana and it was built in 1523. Along with several other castles in Ghana, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 because of its testimony to the history of European trade, colonization, and exploitation in the region.
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