UNESCO WHS - Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in the Gambia - Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites - James Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Africa and Europe along the River Gambia, a continuum stretching from pre-colonial and pre-slavery times to independence. The site is particularly significant for its relation to the beginning of the slave trade and its abolition. It also documents early access to the interior of Africa. Name: Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites Country: The Gambia Location: Kerewan Division Inscription: 2003 Category: Cultural (iii)(vi) Unesco Ref: 761 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.