The House of Slaves

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THE HOUSE OF SLAVES - GORÉE ISLAND

About The House of Slaves

The house of slaves in Gorée Island, Dakar, Senegal was constructed by the Dutch in 1776. It was the largest slave trading center during four centuries from the 15th to the 19th century. Slaves were kept for domestic use; however, the main activity was to sell them overseas, it is estimated that thousands of slaves passed through The Door of No Return.

visit the house of slaves

Take a digital tour inside The House Of Slaves in Gorée island, and experience the its history.

Behind The Scenes

Behind the scences, the making of the digital experience.