Fort Armsterdam, a once thriving trading post in the Central Region during the era of the slave trade, now stands as a haunting reminder of the country's rich but forgotten history.

The 17th century Dutch Fort, which is a testament of the transatlantic slave trade, lies in ruins and abandoned by authorities.

Channel One News explored the secrets and stories hidden within the abandoned Fort and what can be done to preserve this ancient artifact.

Driving on the Abandze section of the Accra Cape Coast stretch one can notice the huge Fort overlooking the highway with its imposing structure.