Slavery Museum

The Slavery Museum, located in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is a historical site that commemorates the slave trade in the region. The museum is situated on the grounds of the former slave market, where thousands of enslaved Africans were bought and sold during the 19th century. The site features the Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church, which was built in 1879 on the exact spot where the slave market operated. The cathedral's altar is marked with a white marble circle surrounded by red, symbolizing the blood of the slaves. The museum also includes exhibits and displays that detail the history of the slave trade, as well as a monument outside the cathedral showing four people enchained by their necks. Visitors can explore the site and learn about the brutal realities of the slave trade, and the efforts of abolitionists such as David Livingstone to end the practice. The site is a significant historical landmark and a poignant reminder of the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on the region