Fort Bullen
19th-century British fortification and UNESCO World Heritage Site established to control the mouth of the Gambia River and suppress the slave trade. It features a museum dedicated to regional history and a shop selling local crafts. Read more…
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Established by the British in 1826, this 19th-century fortification sits at the mouth of the Gambia River. It was designed to provide military control over the waterway and played a crucial role in efforts to suppress the transatlantic slave trade. The site is currently protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites designation.
The fort contains a museum that provides historical context regarding the transatlantic slave trade and the military history of the region. While primarily a British construction from the 1820s, some historical accounts also associate the location with an earlier Portuguese presence dating back to 1456.
A souvenir shop is located on the premises, offering a variety of locally crafted items. The site is open to the public as a significant cultural and historical landmark.
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