Valongo Wharf, Archaeological site in port district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The stone paved structure of Valongo Wharf stretches along the former harbor area, featuring multiple layers of preserved flooring from different construction periods.
Established in 1811, this port facility processed the arrival of approximately 900,000 enslaved Africans during its first twenty years of operation.
The site contains numerous artifacts, including amulets and religious objects from Congo, Angola, and Mozambique, discovered during the 2011 excavations.
Located between Coelho e Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets, the archaeological site opens daily under the management of IPHAN, Brazil's heritage preservation institute.
The excavated layers reveal both the original Valongo Wharf and the subsequent Imperatriz Wharf, built in 1843 for Princess Teresa Cristina's arrival.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Saúde
Inception: 1811
Operator: IPHAN
Part of: Pequena África
Address: Avenida Barão de Tefé - Saúde - Rio de Janeiro 20220-460 Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.89711,-43.18739
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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