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Aapravasi Ghat, Immigration depot in Port Louis, Mauritius

The Aapravasi Ghat immigration complex features stone buildings, steps leading to water, and multiple processing rooms for incoming laborers from different countries.

Between 1849 and 1923, over 450,000 Indian workers passed through this immigration station as part of the British Empire's contracted labor program.

The buildings stand as physical evidence of the migration that shaped Mauritius, where currently 68 percent of citizens trace their ancestry to Indian immigrants.

The Beekrumsing Ramlallah Interpretation Centre provides guided tours in seven exhibition rooms, explaining the migration process through artifacts and documents.

The stone steps at the waterfront entrance remain in their original state from 1860, marking the first contact point for thousands of arriving workers.

GPS coordinates: -20.15857,57.50311

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:42

Natural places and local culture in Mauritius

Mauritius presents natural sites away from tourist centers. The island shows its geological diversity through beaches, waterfalls and hiking paths. Cultural sites like UNESCO World Heritage Apravasi Ghat and Chateau de Labourdonnais document history. Black River Gorges National Park houses rare animal and plant species. La Cuvette and Pointe d'Esny beaches allow swimming in clear water. The Valley of Ferney protects local wildlife.

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