Fort Amsterdam, the only fort visible from the highway in Abandze, Central Region, has played a significant role in Ghana's history, contributing to the country's culture, customs, and traditions.
During the era when Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast, was rich in gold, the British built the fort as a hub for their gold trade, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
However, this vision was short-lived.
After 33 years of successful business transactions along the Mankessim-Cape Coast Highway, the Dutch attacked and overpowered the British, seizing control of the fort.
