Zanzibar, Stone Town Slave Market

Zanzibar was the major slave trading center in East Africa up until about 100 years ago. The Stone Town market was closed in the late 19th century, but the trading continued clandestinely for some years thereafter. First is the sculpture commemorating thee slave trade with the sculptor capturing expressions a facial features from across East Africa. The a couple pics of the slave chambers, including some of the original chains used on the slaves kept there awaiting auction. The actual market is gone as the British built a cathedral on the site when the trade was outlawed.Read more