Among the numerous tourist attractions in Elmina, one of the most visited ones is the old Dutch Cemetery, Elmina. The Dutch Cemetery, Elmina was constructed way back in the year 1806. At that time, the Dutch Cemetery in Elmina was built on the shore of bay. Afterwards, the Dutch Cemetery in Elmina was relocated to its present site, which is at the foot of St Joseph's Hill.
It was during the end of the 18th century when the merchants and officials of Elmina Castle used the green space of 'de Tuin' Garden, which is located to the north of the Benya Lagoon for the purpose of producing fruit and vegetables. The produce used to cater to the needs of the passing ships and the population of the town.
Before the Dutch Cemetery in Elmina came into existence, the Europeans had to bury their deceased ones inside the castle. Sometimes, they were also buried just outside the walls of the castle. This automatically resulted in space crunch. Finally, in the year 1806 it was decided that the European cemetery would be better off if moved into the Garden of Elmina.
On a visit to Dutch Cemetery, Elmina the tourists can explore the surroundings of the site. The cemetery is encircled by a wall. Besides, there are a number of silk cotton trees that surround the Dutch Cemetery, Elmina. The trees have been standing witness for more than hundred years. In the center of Dutch Cemetery, Elmina, there is a vault that stands with an obelisk on top. This was also built in the year 1806. Nana Kobena Isyan, the Elmina King has been buried at the Dutch Cemetery in Elmina, Many of the eminent personalities of Elmina and the former governors of the land are rested here in peace.
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