Martinique and Guadeloupe: erosion uncovers slave cemeteries

Rising sea levels and erosion expose slave cemeteries in the French West Indies.

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This phenomenon enhances knowledge about the history of slavery.

It also threatens a fragile archaeological and memorial heritage.

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Auto-synthesis from 2 media sources · identified on August 15, 2026