The transatlantic slave trade necessitated the creation of structures that have now become monuments of historical significance to Ghana.

From castles and forts to hidden underground tunnels, these infrastructures serve as stark reminders of the agony endured by our ancestors.

As we mark Heritage Month, Channel One News explored the untold stories of the hidden slave tunnels in Jamestown and other trading points in the then Gold Coast.

The transatlantic slave trade, which spanned four centuries, was largely facilitated by European powers through infrastructural developments aimed at efficiently acquiring enslaved Africans.