Cais Do Valongo - Historic World Heritage Site. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July 29, 2017: Cais Do Valongo Valongo Wharf, An Archaeological Site Recognized By Unesco As A World Heritage Site. The Site Was The Largest Port Of Landing Of Slaves In The Americas. It Is Estimated That Approximately 1 Million People Landed In The Port Of Slave Ships That Operated Between The Years Of 1811 And 1831, When It Was Closed And Turned Into The Empress Pier.

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