# Chico Rei Mine

Ouro Preto, Brazil

This 18th-century gold mine carries the legend of Chico Rei, an enslaved African king said to have bought his freedom and this mine, then freed others. Visitors descend its low, hand-dug tunnels to walk through Afro-Brazilian history underground.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Chico Rei Mine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -20.38528, -43.49889

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