• Aapravasi Ghat is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those interested in learning about the multicultural heritage of Mauritius.
  • Appelé d’abord Coolie Ghat ou Place de l’Immigration, c’est en 2001 que le site fut nommé Aapravasi Ghat - qui signifie en sanskrit « rivage /dépôt d’immigration ».
  • If you want to learn about the history of Mauritius, then visiting Aapravasi Ghat is a must. Located in Port Louis, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is among the...
  • Much like immigrants to the US went through Ellis Island, all of these migrants started their lives in Mauritius at the Aapravasi Ghat (formerly the “Coolie Ghat”).
  • With the presence of a goldmine of history, the Aapravasi Ghat was announced as a national monument by the Government of Mauritius in April 1987...
  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Building complex in Port Louis, Mauritius. Aapravasi Ghat. ... Location of Aapravasi Ghat in Mauritius.
  • Nestled in the heart of Mauritius, the Aapravasi Ghat stands as a monumental testament to the resilience of human spirit and the complexities of global migration.
  • The Aapravasi Ghat site holds great symbolic meaning for the descendants of those who entered Mauritius through its steps.
  • In Mauritius alone, 68 percent of the current total population is of Indian ancestry. ... The site is under the management of the Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund.
  • Between 1834 and 1920, almost half a million indentured labourers arrived from India at Aapravasi Ghat to work in the sugar plantations of Mauritius...