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 THE WALLS OF FORT BATENSTEIN;  LIKE A PYRAMIDE OF THE MAJA IN SOUTH AMERICA...

 
 

 MAIN ENTRANCE;  THE VIEW INSIDE

       
 

 

Fort Batenstein is situated on a high hill with an astonishing view over the coastline. It was once built by the Swedes in 1652. The initial purpose was a trading post, with gold and indigo as its biggest merchandise to bring back to Europe.

By force, it was handed over to the Dutch who converted it into a fort in 1656.

 

 

Fort Batenstein has been under Dutch and British control at various times. Of little strategic importance it was eventually abandoned from 1818 to 1829.

Under Dutch occupation it became vital as a sawmill with operations to repair ships, and agriculture activities to supply other forts.

In 1872 the Bristish government handed over Fort Batenstein to the Ghanian people of  the small fishingvillage Butre. 

  

 

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