Fort Orange, Ghana
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| Fort Orange | |
|---|---|
| Part of Dutch Gold Coast | |
 Fort Orange (left) and Fort Sekondi (right) | |
  Fort Orange | |
| Coordinates | 4°56′09″N 1°42′26″W / 4.9357°N 1.7073°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1642 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Netherlands (1642-1872) |
| Part of | Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions |
| Criteria | Cultural: (vi) |
| Reference | 34-008 |
| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
Fort Orange (
World Heritage List in 1979 along with several other castles and forts in Ghana.[2]
History
Fort Orange was first constructed by the Dutch to serve as a lodge in the 1670s. It suffered attacks prominent among which was one by the Ahantas in September 1694. After these attacks, the fort was remodeled to become a fortress by 1704. Prior to this however, it served as a trading post.[3]
Current Situation
Fort Orange used to serve as a lookout post but currently serves as a naval base for the Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Ghana Museums & Monuments Board". www.ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
- ^ "Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions". UNESCO World Heritage Convention. Retrieved 9 Oct 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Museums & Monuments Board". www.ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "Fort Orange". Afro Tourism. 2015-07-21. Archived from the original on 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2019-10-19.