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Guadeloupe uncovers its colonial sugar plantations through archaeology

Preventive excavations in Port-Louis have uncovered the remains of two 18th-century sugar plantations.

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The Barbotteau and Rodrigue sites, occupied until the 19th century, shed light on colonial economic structures.

These findings strengthen the protection of Guadeloupe's heritage threatened by urbanization.

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Why it matters

Ces fouilles documentent l'histoire économique et sociale de la Guadeloupe, offrant des éléments concrets pour comprendre l'héritage colonial et ses impacts sur la société actuelle.

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