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Paysage culturel du Morne
Maurice
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Located in Mauritius, this cultural landscape represents a significant testament to the history of slavery and resistance in the Indian Ocean region. The site encompasses the mountain of Le Morne Brabant and its surrounding landscape, which served as a refuge for enslaved people who had escaped from plantations. The steep terrain and isolated location made it a natural stronghold where fugitive slaves, known as maroons, could establish autonomous communities. The landscape bears witness to the cultural and spiritual practices that developed within these communities, blending African, Indian, and local traditions. The site is recognized for its outstanding universal value in documenting the struggle for human freedom and dignity during the period of slavery. Today, the mountain and its surroundings remain an important place of memory and pilgrimage for descendants of those who sought refuge there.
