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Topography of Le Morne Brabant Mountain - A fortress for maroon slaves

Le Morne Cultural Landscape2008

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The structure of the mountain gives it an almost fortress-like quality, with vertical cliffs all around, steep slopes intersected by ravines and valleys, and, at the top, a relatively flat plateau, all of which provided shelter for the maroon slaves.

Details

  • Title: Topography of Le Morne Brabant Mountain - A fortress for maroon slaves
  • Creator: Le Morne Cultural Landscape
  • Date Created: 2008
  • Rights: Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund
  • Location: Mauritius
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iii)(vi)
  • Date of Inscription: 2008
  • Category of Site: Cultural site

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