# The bill recognizes the Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, as Afro-Brazilian historical and cultural heritage essential to the formation of national identity.

- Bill: PL 2000/2021
- Subject: [Culture, Sport and Tourism](https://votodeverdade.com.br/en/assunto/cultura-esporte-e-turismo/)
- Latest vote: August 21, 2025
- Page: https://votodeverdade.com.br/en/projeto/2309050/
- Official text: https://www.camara.leg.br/proposicoesWeb/prop_mostrarintegra?codteor=2112498 (The official text is in Portuguese, as it was voted.)

## Summary

The bill recognizes the Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, as Afro-Brazilian historical and cultural heritage essential to the formation of national identity. It also sets guidelines for its special protection, because of the World Heritage title given by Unesco.

## Key points

- Recognizes the Valongo Wharf, in Rio de Janeiro, as Afro-Brazilian historical and cultural heritage
- Highlights its importance for the formation of national identity
- Sets guidelines for the special protection of the site
- Takes into account the World Heritage title given by Unesco

## Votes

- August 21, 2025: approved, vote type: symbolic (no vote recorded for each deputy). Bill No. 2.000 of 2021 approved.

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