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Seychelles History
The history of Seychelles is very much a young one, at least in terms of human intervention. Though early Arab seafarers are thought to be the first individuals to visit the Seychelles, no recording of the islands' sighting occurred until the year 1502, when the Portuguese navigator, Vasco da Gama, made his first pass through what are today the Amirantes. Da Gama would name these Seychelles islands after himself, with the title of Admiral as the root for the appellation. It wouldn't be until more than one-hundred years later, however, until Seychelles history sees its first recorded landing. In 1609, an English trading ship traveling between Asia and Africa stopped in what are now the Seychelles, though no official claim was made. Not long after this historical landfall, pirates began to move into the Seychelles, using them as points of refuge from which to plan subsequent attacks.


To learn more about Seychelles culture and the history of Seychelles during your actual trip, it's a good idea to drop in on the capital city of Victoria, which is found on the main island of Mahe. Besides seeing old Anglican and Catholic churches in Victoria, visitors can also visit the National Museum of History. Also of interest in Victoria is the Seychelles Natural History Museum, which documents Seychelles islands history in terms of the islands' geological makeup and formation.
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