Aapravasi Ghat

Aapravasi Ghat is a historic site in Mauritius that served as the main immigration depot during British colonial rule, starting in 1849. It was where indentured laborers from India arrived to work primarily in sugar plantations. The site symbolizes the forced migration and the Indian community’s contribution to Mauritius’s development. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aapravasi Ghat highlights the complex history of migration, labor, and cultural diversity that shaped modern Mauritius. Today, it stands as a memorial and reminder of the nation’s multicultural heritage and the enduring impact of its indentured labor system.