Aapravasi Ghat, Port Louis, Mauritius

Aapravasi Ghat

Port Louis, Mauritius

Aapravasi Ghat is a historic immigration depot located in Port Louis, Mauritius, and is one of the country's most significant cultural heritage sites.

It was the first place where indentured laborers, mainly from India, arrived after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire during the 19th century. Between the 1830s and early 20th century, hundreds of thousands of workers passed through the site before being sent to plantations in Mauritius and other parts of the world.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aapravasi Ghat stands as a powerful symbol of migration, cultural exchange, and the contributions of indentured laborers to the development of Mauritius. Today, it serves as a museum and memorial, preserving the history and legacy of this important chapter in global and Mauritian history.

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RGR3+J6J Ex-DWC Building, 1 Quay St, Port Louis, Mauritius

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Aapravasi Ghat is located in Port Louis, Mauritius.

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