Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is a poignant historical landmark tied to the transatlantic slave trade. Built in the early 19th century, this stone wharf served as the main arrival point for enslaved Africans, bearing witness to a somber chapter of human history. Unearthed and preserved as an archaeological site, it stands as a powerful memorial to the resilience of Afro-Brazilian culture and a testament to the nation’s efforts to confront its past.

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