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African Burial Ground, Manhattan, New York.
Skeleton uncovered at the African Burial Ground in Manhattan.
Excavation of a burial at the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan.
Excavation African Burial Ground.
Unearthed (2002) - A sculpture by artist Frank Bender based on the forensic facial reconstructions of three intact skeletons exhumed at the African Burial Ground in New York City.
Burial 254 is of a child between 3 ½ and 5 ½ years old. A silver pendant was recovered during laboratory cleaning of the skeletal remains. It was found near the child’s mandible and may have been worn as an earring or strung around the neck. The original was reinterred with the other artifacts recovered at the site along with 419 ancestral remains in 2003.

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York, United States of America

During much of the 18th century, Africans in New York City were laid to rest in a graveyard situated just outside the bustling heart of the city. Over time, this burial ground faded from memory, only to be rediscovered in 1991. Today, it stands as the African Burial Ground National Monument, a poignant museum and memorial site.

A Place of Remembrance

The monument honors the estimated 15,000 Africans who found their final resting place on these grounds. Through various exhibits, visitors can explore the history and significance of this sacred site, gaining a deeper understanding of the stories and lives of those who were buried there.

Visitor Information

The museum is housed within a Federal building, which means that visitors should anticipate going through airport-style security upon entry. This ensures the safety and preservation of the important history contained within its walls.

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Burial_Ground_National_Monument
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