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Fort Dorothea, 17th-century fort in Akwidaa, Ghana.

Fort Dorothea stands on the coastline of Akwidaa within the Ahanta West Municipal District, featuring characteristic military architecture from colonial times.

Brandenburg colonists constructed Fort Dorothea in 1684 after signing a treaty with 24 local chiefs, establishing a base for trade along the Gold Coast.

The fort bears the name of Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg's second wife, representing the intersection of European and Ghanaian coastal heritage.

Visitors can reach Fort Dorothea through Akwidaa village, with local transportation available from major towns in the Ahanta West Municipal District.

Dutch and English troops damaged the fort in 1712 during a broker dispute, leading to its gradual decline and eventual sale to Dutch authorities.

Location: Ahanta West Municipal District

GPS coordinates: 4.76005,-2.00488

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48

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