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Portugal's African Fortresses: Elmina, Mombasa and the Slave Trade
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese network of African fortresses, focusing on São Jorge da Mina (Elmina) in present-day Ghana and Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Kenya. They discuss how these stone strongholds served as hubs for gold, ivory, and later the transatlantic slave trade. The conversation covers the founding of Elmina in 1482 by Diogo de Azambuja, its capture by the Dutch in 1637, and the construction of Fort Jesus by the Portuguese in 1593 to control the Swahili coast. They also delve into the role of local African polities like the Asante Empire and the Omani resistance…
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