Fort Kongenstein, Danish colonial fort in Ada Foah, Ghana
Fort Kongenstein sits where the Volta River flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Ghana. Only fragments of the original stone structure remain visible along the shoreline today.
Danish traders built this fort in 1783 as a trading post for their commercial operations. British forces took control of the site in 1850, marking a shift in colonial power.
The fort served as a meeting point where European traders and local people conducted business together. You can sense this exchange when walking through what remains of the site.
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board manages the site and allows visitors to explore it. Wear sturdy shoes and watch your footing, as coastal erosion has left uneven ground and loose stones throughout the area.
Much of the original stone fortress has crumbled into the ocean over the centuries. The combination of rising sea levels and powerful waves continues to reshape what remains at the site.
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