Cabanes d'esclaves de Bonaire, Protected slave quarters in Bonaire, Netherlands.
Description
The Slave Cabins of Bonaire are small stone structures built with coral limestone near the salt pans. They feature narrow doorways and basic window openings designed for simple, compact shelter.
History
The cabins were built around 1850 to house workers laboring in salt extraction. This period ended with the Dutch abolition of slavery in 1863.
Culture
These structures reflect the lives of workers who labored in difficult conditions at the salt pans. The simple design and small spaces show what daily existence was like for those who worked here.
Practical
The site is easily accessible and features informational panels explaining the salt production context. Visitors can take time to read the signs and walk around to understand the layout and scale of the settlement.
Did you know?
Workers traveled long distances daily from their main settlement in Rincon to reach the salt pans. This journey added extra hardship to an already demanding workday.
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