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Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Errichtung Von Kolonien An Der Afrikanischen Kuste, 1 Januar 1683. Prussian explorer Major Otto Friedrich von der Groeben (1657-1728) established the German settlement of Fort Grosz Friedrichsburg on the West African coast at what is now Princes Town or Pokesu in Ghana. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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The print captures the historic moment of Major Otto Friedrich von der Groeben's establishment of the German settlement, Fort Grosz Friedrichsburg, on the African coast in 1683. The image is taken from a cigarette card album titled "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" (Pictures of German History), published in Germany in 1936. In this intriguing photograph, we see a group of individuals dressed in colonial attire arriving on the West African coast. They stand against a backdrop of lush greenery and an expansive coastline. The men are adorned in traditional European clothing, reflecting their status as explorers and settlers. This image not only represents the arrival of Europeans to Africa but also symbolizes the era of colonialism and colonization during the 17th century. It showcases how nations like Germany sought to expand their influence by establishing settlements on foreign lands. Fort Grosz Friedrichsburg, now known as Princes Town or Pokesu in Ghana, holds historical significance as one of Germany's early attempts at colonizing Africa. This photograph serves as a visual testament to that period and sheds light on both the ambitions and consequences associated with European expansion into Africa. As we reflect upon this image today, it prompts us to contemplate the complex legacy left behind by colonialism while acknowledging its impact on both continents involved - Europe and Africa.
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