First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast

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1970-01-01 08:00

Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.

The exact location of what is thought to be the first English slave fort in Africa may have been found - the BBC has been hearing about the significance of the discovery in Ghana.

Taking care, archaeologist Christopher DeCorse spreads the rare artefacts out on a makeshift table next to the dig...