The Sankana Caves, located in the Upper West Region of Ghana, were used as hiding places for children, women, and the elderly during the era of the transatlantic slave trade.
This network of scenic caves stretches across an area of 4 kilometres.
In the 18th century, slave raiders would attack villages to capture individuals and sell them at slave markets.
In response, the people of Bulenga and Sankana took refuge in the caves, fighting back against the invaders to protect themselves.
