Inscription on the World Heritage List

Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site2017

UNESCO World Heritage

Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 9, 2017, as it is the most important physical trace of the arrival of African slaves on the American continent.

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Title: Inscription on the World Heritage List
Creator: Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site
Date Created: 2017
Location Created: Brazil
Rights: Alexandre Macieira | Riotur
Location: Brazil
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (vi)
Date of Inscription: 2017
Category of Site: Cultural site

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