In 1873 the world’s last open slave market closed. The last vestige of this horrific institution was located in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Slaves were transported to Zanzibar via overcrowded dhows. With little food, rampant disease, and appalling conditions, not all slaves made it to Zanzibar. Those who didn’t were thrown overboard. For those that did make it, another ordeal awaited, as they were sold at this site and then were likely shipped off to various Arab countries. Zanzibar was home to one of the largest slave markets in the world. …
