Culture
Subject:
World heritage
Summary/Historical Context
The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation.
Place/region
Goree,
Senegal,
Africa
Series:
NHK World Heritage 100
Type:
Documentary
Duration:
Production:
NHK, producer. UNESCO WHC, sponsor ; UNESCO TV, sponsor.
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