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Katrien
June 1, 2023
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The city of Lençóis is considered the capital of Chapada Diamantina. It was once the largest diamond producer in the world.
The name Lençóis (linen/sheets) originated from the camps of diamond prospectors who arrived in the region starting in 1845. Because there were few houses, they lived in tents that, from a distance, resembled sheets.
Here, as in Salvador, the building where slaves were once traded still stands. The covered slave market in Lençóis now serves as a cultural events hall.
The name Lençóis (linen/sheets) originated from the camps of diamond prospectors who arrived in the region starting in 1845. Because there were few houses, they lived in tents that, from a distance, resembled sheets.
Here, as in Salvador, the building where slaves were once traded still stands. The covered slave market in Lençóis now serves as a cultural events hall.
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