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Location:

Le Morne, Mauritius
Africa

Contributors:

Jonah Marks
Bridget Ehrman-Solberg

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Peak
Le Morne Brabant is a majestic basaltic monolith and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a rugged peninsula at the southwestern tip of Mauritius. Rising 556 meters above the Indian Ocean, the mountain serves as a poignant symbol of freedom and resilience, having once provided a sanctuary for escaped slaves who sought refuge in its inaccessible caves and cliffs.