Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Valongo Wharf, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a significant archaeological site that served as a major hub for the transatlantic slave trade during the early 19th century. Built in 1811, this wharf witnessed the arrival of between 500,000 and one million enslaved Africans until the trade was officially banned in 1831. The site reflects the grim history of human trafficking and the forced migration of Africans to the Americas. The wharf was later renovated in 1843 to accommodate the arrival of Princess Teresa Cristina, marking a shift in its use. Rediscovered in 2011 during urban excavations, Valongo Wharf is now recognized for its historical and cultural importance, having been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.
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Archaeological Features
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