1. Construction expedition to São Jorge da Mina

    · Elmina Castle (São Jorge da Mina), Elmina, Ghana

    Construction expedition to São Jorge da Mina
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    Dias accompanied Diogo de Azambuja’s expedition that built the Portuguese fortress and trading post of São Jorge da Mina, an early Atlantic-African posting in his documented career. The source supports the year but not a more precise date.

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