📜 Island in the lower Gambia River, formerly James Island and St Andrew's Island. 🔍 UNESCO World Heritage Site, a powerful reminder of the evils of the slave trade. Former English slave fort, renamed to a Gambian name in 2011. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore ruins of Fort James. 🌍 Learn about the Atlantic Slave Trade history. 🌳 Visit a site near Kunta Kinteh's birthplace. 📜 Important historical site in the West African slave trade. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Heavy erosion, island is significantly smaller (now 1/6 of original size). 📉 Few original beads remain due to theft by tourists. # Tips 💡 Visit after the Gambia National Cultural Museum in Banjul. 💡 Consider visiting with the Slavery Museum and Never Again Statue.