Artist's impression of the monument. The African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City was dedicated today. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993, after being rediscovered in 1991. The ceremony opens a monument that cost  $5 ,000,000 and features a sunken courtyard. Many may be unaware of slavery in New York, but it was present, and this monument makes it impossible to forget. The National Park Service estimated that 15,000-20,000 freed and still-enslaved slaves were buried within a 6 block area. So far only 400 remains of bodies have been found.
Artist's impression of the monument. The African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City was dedicated today. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993, after being rediscovered in 1991. The ceremony opens a monument that cost US $5 million and features a sunken courtyard. Many may be unaware of slavery in New York, but it was present, and this monument makes it impossible to forget. The National Park Service estimated that 15,000-20,000 freed and still-enslaved slaves were buried within a six block area. So far only 400 remains of bodies have been found.
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