History & Heritage - Let's Discover Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/category/history-heritage-in-mauritius/ Learn about the history, heritage, top places to go, things to do, travel ideas, cultures, foods, and other aspects of the island of Mauritius. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:21:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png History & Heritage - Let's Discover Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/category/history-heritage-in-mauritius/ 32 32 The Fort George Fortification https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-fort-george-fortification/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:58:10 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=6614 A location that has played a significant role in our history is the Fort George fortification, which is located in …

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]]> The Complete List Of Governors In Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-complete-list-of-governors-in-mauritius/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:58:03 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=6232 Ever since the Dutch made the discovery of Mauritius, the island nation has been governed by a number of different …

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]]> A Simple Guide To Trace Your Ancestors In Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/a-simple-guide-to-trace-your-ancestors-in-mauritius/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:55:08 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=5983 In light of the fact that we are a cosmopolitan island with a wide diversity in cultures and beliefs, the …

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]]> The Old Prison Compound Of Port-Louis https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-old-prison-compound-of-port-louis/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 09:53:37 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=3700 Located in Port-Louis, between Maillard Street and George Guibert Street, there is an old establishment that has been abandoned and is located right behind the Renganaden Seeneevassen Building. This establishment frequently piques the interest of numerous individuals.

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]]> Château Val Ory: A Rich Iranian Heritage https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/chateau-val-ory-a-rich-iranian-heritage/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:30:53 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=1602 The Château Val Ory, nestled in a secluded area of Moka and encircled by breathtaking scenery, holds significant cultural, historical, and diplomatic connections with Mauritius and the Islamic Republic of Iran. We are going to discover this amazing location today.

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]]> The City of Port-Louis: Old & New Street Names https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-city-of-port-louis-old-new-street-names/ Fri, 31 May 2024 16:35:41 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=1536 Hundreds of streets in Port-Louis have seen transformations throughout the centuries, from the French and British to the independence era. Only a few of their names, for example, have been altered.

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]]> Windmills In Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/windmills-in-mauritius/ Fri, 31 May 2024 16:01:34 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=1494 Mauritius has a long and illustrious history in the sugar industry. We had over 200 sugar mills and aloe fiber mills, but there were also a few windmills that existed and served their purpose.

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]]> The First Elephant In Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-first-elephant-in-mauritius/ Fri, 31 May 2024 15:45:07 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=1478 Due to human activities and cruelties, most of our native endemic animals' survival is at risk. Fortunately, with the immense efforts on conservation plans and acute measures for their protection by certain bodies, most of these endemic species have been rescued.

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]]> Sugar Mills’ Chimneys In Mauritius https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/sugar-mills-chimneys-in-mauritius/ Fri, 31 May 2024 11:34:43 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=1316 Since sugarcane was introduced by Adriaan Van Der Stel in 1639, nobody imagined this plant would create such an immense impact. However, it turned out to be a revolutionized industry for the next 300 years.

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]]> The Old Powder Mill Of Pamplemousses Historical Site https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/the-old-powder-mill-of-pamplemousses-historical-site/ Wed, 29 May 2024 06:47:10 +0000 https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/?p=366 The historic site of the Old Powder Mill, which is situated in a secluded part of Pamplemousses, has been neglected and in terrible condition for many years.

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