Caminhos e descaminhos do patrimônio arqueológico do Cais do Valongo (Rio de Janeiro)

Valongo Wharf, recognized as the most significant physical evidence of enslaved Africans' arrival in the Americas by UNESCO, faces critical challenges in preservation and public recognition despite its 2017 World Heritage designation. Research reveals that coordination gaps between government levels, insufficient funding, and policy implementation delays hinder the site's potential as a memory site for African diaspora history. The absence of an interpretation center further limits educational opportunities on slavery and contemporary race issues. This analysis, based on judicial and administrative proceedings, underscores the need for stronger governance to fully realize Valongo Wharf's heritage value.

Gardenghi Suiama, S. (2025). Caminos y desvíos del patrimonio arqueológico del Muelle de Valongo (Río de Janeiro). Vestígios - Revista Latino-Americana de Arqueologia Histórica, 19(2), 91–112. https://doi.org/10.31239/rap61667