2025
Research Article
Ouidah and the Memory of Slavery: A Journey Through the Slave Route in Benin
Based on the work of Rossila Goussanou
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Ouidah Origins : Encyclopédie Numérique et Archives du Patrimoine Mondial du Vodoun à Ouidah, Bénin
Ouidah Origins
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Vodun Heritage • Benin • Memory Archives
"We do not visit Ouidah to see the past. We visit to be seen by it."
The Pillars of
Memory
From the Door of No Return to the Sacred Forest of Kpassè. Explore the monumental and spiritual foundations of the city.
Studies & Research
Deep dive into the academic archives and scientific works documenting the intangible and historical memory of Ouidah.
The Hospitality of
the Sanctuary
Beninese hospitality is not improvised; it is experienced. Immerse yourself in our hidden sanctuaries, local flavors, and traditional art.
The Chronicles
of the Sanctuary
Life stories, contemporary reflections, and daily echoes captured in the heart of the sacred city.
April 11, 2026
Coastal Erosion Is Erasing Ouidah's Heritage — Our Data Shows What's at Risk
650 metres of shoreline lost since 1960. The Door of No Return is 50 metres from the ocean. New research maps six heritage sites by risk level and projected time to impact.
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