History, Language & Culture Seychelles
Most of the recorded Some scholars consider the Austronesian seafarers and later the Maldives, Arab merchants, and the first to visit the Seychelles. This hypothesis is based on the discovery of a visible cemetery up to 1910 seen recorded by Europeans occurred on March 15, 1503 recorded by the Thomé Lopes ship "Ruimendes de Brito" part. Of 4 Portuguese Indian Armada, commanded by Portuguese Admiral Vasco da Gama. The Dakama ship passes close to the high islands, probably the island. Silhouette and the next day, Desroches Island. The recorded landing was in January 1609 by the crew of "Heaven" under Captain Alexander. Sharpeigh during the fourth voyage of the British company. East India
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