Bimbia Slave Port, a vestige of the slave trade that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries. This site is historic, representing about 10% of the slave traffic of the time. About 2,393 people, 42.3% of them children, embarked from Bimbia, with traces of ships such as the first, ANT, in 1784, and the last, NINFA, in 1835.
The ruins of historic buildings in Bimbia show traces of the slave trade, such as chains used for captives. Despite the harsh climatic conditions, these remains are evidence of the impact of the slave trade, where ships set sail for destinations such as Jamaica, Cuba, and North Carolina.
Today, Bimbia is classified as a national heritage site in Cameroon and is a candidate for UNESCO world heritage status. Archaeological excavations continue to provide information on this dark period of history.
