A UNESCO World Heritage Site marking the beginning of the indentured labor system.
Aapravasi Ghat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Port Louis, marking the location where indentured laborers first arrived in Mauritius in 1834.
Over half a million indentured laborers from India, as well as workers from China, East Africa, and Madagascar, passed through this immigration depot.
The site stands as an important reminder of human migration and the development of modern Mauritius.
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Tips from Mauritius Explored
- 1Take a guided tour to understand the historical significance
- 2Combine with a visit to the nearby Port Louis market
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Port Louis
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
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