# Church of Saint Ephigenia

Ouro Preto, Brazil

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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Coordinates: -20.38389, -43.49389

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