Old Oyo Slave Market

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The Oyo Empire was among groups implicated in supplying large numbers of captives. Old Oyo functioned as an internal sourcing and market point, with captives from raids on Nupe, Borgu, and other peoples being channeled to coastal ports.

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Location approximate for cultural sensitivity

This location is culturally sensitive. Approximate coordinates are provided for reference.

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Ports are based on historical sources and may not reflect exact locations.

This layer is for remembrance and education, not navigation.

Sources

Harvard RLP - Transatlantic Slave Trade (Nigeria)

Harvard Divinity School

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Quick Facts

Type: slave trade port
Geometry: Point
Sensitivity: Sensitive
Cultural Lane: hausa
Sources: 1

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