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Ouro Preto, Brazil

Church of Saint Ephigenia

Church of Saint Ephigenia, Ouro Preto

Built between 1733 and 1785 by the brotherhood of enslaved and free Black miners, this hilltop church honors a Nubian saint. Linked to the legend of Chico Rei, it was funded with gold the enslaved are said to have hidden in their hair.

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Location

Coordinates: -20.38389, -43.49389

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