Engenho dos Erasmos, Portuguese colonial sugar mill in Santos, Brazil.
The Engenho dos Erasmos complex includes remains of a sugar production facility with stone walls, administrative buildings, and a water wheel system.
Established in 1534 during the Portuguese colonization, this sugar mill operated under the Schetz family ownership until the late 17th century.
The site functions as a research base for the University of São Paulo, providing educational programs about colonial agriculture and sugar production methods.
Located at Rua Alan Ciber Pinto 96 in Santos, the site welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered over 2,000 artifacts, including human and animal bones dating back to the 16th century.
Location: Santos
Inception: 1534
Website: http://engenho.prceu.usp.br
GPS coordinates: -23.94766,-46.36296
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:37
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