Africa has some of the most exciting forts and castles in the world.
They are rich in history and full of interesting facts.
Such stories of greatness are in sharp contrast to the other side of forts involving slavery and invasion.
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Enjoy these amazing pictures of the forts and castles in Africa.
We also have a bonus section for couples looking for that special place to tie the knot.
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It is theCitadel of Aleppo, located in Syria, and it was built around 3000 BC.
Old Castles in Africa
As the saying goes, age before beauty.
We begin with the strongholds that have stood the test of time.
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It is an excellent show of Sudano Sahelian African architecture and was modelled after an 11th Century mosque.
Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
According to UNESCO, it wasbuilt during the Shona civilizationbetween the 11th and 15th centuries.
The site is unique in that the stones were placed without mortar, which is like building without cement.
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The lighthouse collapsed after a series of earthquakes between the 11th and 14th centuries.
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Fasilides Castle is located in Gondar mainly because there was no Malaria in the high altitudes.
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Haile Selassiekept his lionsin this castle complex.
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Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
This fortified village is the Gondar of the North.
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It is theoldest colonial buildingin South Africa.
Ribat of Monastir, Tunisia
It was founded in 796 by Harthama ibn A’yan.
The Tunisian ribat is the oldest of several fortifications built by Arab invaders in North Africa.
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Fort Santa Cruz, Algeria
The fort Santa Cruz is very famous and has a breathtaking view.
It was built in the early 1900s but was destroyed in 1920 by the British.
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The highest dunes in the world are just a stone’s throw away.
East Africa also had its share of slavery.
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Cape Coast, Ghana
Which people built the Cape Coast?
That would be the Swedes.
Cape Coast is a painful reminder of how more than70,000 slaveswere taken every year.
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Once captured, slaves went through the Door of No Return.
Michelle and Barack Obama visited the fort as President and First Lady in 2009.
There are a total ofthirty-two forts and castles,according to UNESCO.
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Three of those are classified as castles.
Examples include Elmina Castle, Osu Castle, and the infamous Cape Coast.
It is now a Museum of the Armed Forces.
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Goree Castle, Senegal
Goree is an island 4 km away from the capital city of Dakar.
Many slaves passed through here on their way to the Americas.
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Fort Jesus, Kenya
The Portuguese built the fort in the shape of a man.
It was initially a defence post captured by the Arabs and used in the slave trade.
The British later conquered it and made it a prison.
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We wrap up the list on a lighter note with castles that can bring joy to newlyweds.
Culture and history enthusiasts will find these sites fascinating and satisfying for your curiosity.
These sites should be on every visitors bucket list while travelling to the country.
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Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
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