Archaeological site

Memorial dos Pretos Novos

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Memorial dos Pretos Novos
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About Memorial dos Pretos Novos

This archaeological site and memorial marks the location of a mass grave for enslaved Africans who died shortly after arriving in Rio de Janeiro. It serves as a cultural center and research space dedicated to preserving the history of the transatlantic slave trade and honoring the memory of those buried there.

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