Palmares, the most famous quilombo in Brazil survived for a century (-1695)
Interior provided refuge for runaway slaves
During Dutch occupation Palmares grew
Expeditions in 1676 and 1694
After Palmares, attempted to nip quilombos in the bud
Bahía
Fortaleza
Recife
Río de Janeiro
Palmares
Sao Paulo
Ouro Preito
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