Door of No Return, Memorial arch on Atlantic coast in Ouidah, Benin.
The concrete and bronze arch stands on Ouidah beach, marking the final departure point where enslaved Africans boarded ships during the transatlantic trade.
Between the 16th and 19th centuries, more than one million enslaved individuals passed through this location before their forced journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
The memorial features bronze sculptures by Fortuné Bandeira depicting chained figures, while murals illustrate the journeys of enslaved people approaching and leaving Africa.
Visitors can reach the memorial by following the Slave Route, a three-mile path from central Ouidah that includes several historical markers and monuments.
The site incorporates an Egungun cement sculpture, representing ancestral spirits, alongside contemporary artistic elements that document the human impact of slavery.
Location: Ouidah
Creator: Fortuné Bandeira
GPS coordinates: 6.32444,2.08960
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:33
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