Old Slave Market
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Historical Site
Entry Fee : $5 per person (includes guide)
Time Required : 1-2 hours
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Old Slave Market, Zanzibar Overview
The Old Slave Market, located in Stone Town, holds historical significance as one of the world's largest and last open slave markets. Arab traders oversaw its operations until the British shut it down in 1873. Today, the site is occupied by The Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ. A visit here lets you learn about the gut-wrenching slave history of Zanzibar.
Inside the cathedral, the altar stands where slaves were once whipped for sale, marked by black cobblestones representing the basement dungeons. Outside, a stone monument illustrates the way slaves were presented to buyers. Near the church, the Exhibition of the Slave Market of Eastern Africa provides a detailed display of pictures, photographs, and historical information related to the region's slave trade.
Old Slave Market Highlights
1. Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar, Zanzibar
Entry Fee : Free but pay $5 to enter the Old Slave Market Museum (including a guide)
Time Required : 1-2 hours
Opened : 1879
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