What are quilombos?

Quilombos originated in Brazil during the colonial era as communities of escaped African slaves who sought refuge from bondage. These settlements were often established in remote and inaccessible areas, such as jungles, mountains, or swamps, allowing them to evade slave hunters and oppressive plantation owners. Quilombos were not only havens for runaway slaves but also served as centers of resistance and preservation of African cultural practices. Within these communities, residents maintained their own social and economic structures, practicing subsistence farming and crafts to sustain themselves. The most famous Quilombo, Quilombo dos Palmares, endured for decades and became an emblem of triumph over slavery, fostering a sense of pride and identity among Afro-Brazilians even today.

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