Quilombo

A Quilombo is a community in Brazil formed by escaped enslaved Africans who sought freedom from slavery and oppression. These settlements often developed in remote or difficult-to-access areas, serving as safe havens where residents maintained their cultural traditions and resisted colonial authority. Historically, Quilombos played a vital role in Afro-Brazilian history as symbols of resistance and resilience against slavery. Today, they are recognized as important cultural and historical sites, and some are officially designated as Quilombo communities, with rights to land and cultural preservation.