A trip to the Original Slave Relics Museum Badagry ( Point of no return )

Описание: Badagry, a coastal town in Lagos State, Nigeria, served as a major, brutal hub in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade from the 16th to 19th centuries, exporting an estimated 18 million people to the Americas. It was a key, recognized port for European merchants, who exchanged goods like guns, alcohol, and fabrics for enslaved individuals. 

Key Historical Facts & Sites

The Point of No Return: A, treacherous, 20-minute walk on Gberefu Island that captives were forced to take before boarding ships, marking their final departure from Africa.
Seriki Williams Abass Brazilian Baracoon:Built in 1840, this building contains 40 tiny, dark, and airless cells, where as many as 40 slaves were held in a single room.
The Slave Route: The journey began at the Vlekete market, continued via boat across the lagoon, and concluded with a walk to the Atlantic Ocean.
"Well of Memory Loss": Located on Gberefu Island, this well was used to water slaves, allegedly to make them forget their homes and reduce the likelihood of revolts.
Relics and History: Slaves were often exchanged for items such as gun powder, mirrors, and alcohol. The town also features the Badagry Heritage Museum, which documents this history. 
The slave trade in Badagry officially ended in the late 19th century, with the British flag being hoisted in 1843. Today, these sites stand as monuments to the atrocities of the era. 

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