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Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument
The Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument is a protected site located in the municipality of Santo Antônio de Leverger, in Mato Grosso, Brazil.[1] DescriptionThe hill is situated 27 kilometers from Cuiabá and rises 500 meters above sea level.[2] The hill played a crucial role in the history of the state during the Paraguayan War. Observation points were established on the hill to prevent a potential Paraguayan incursion via the Cuiabá River.[3][4] The hill is also depicted on the coat of arms of the state.[5] Its grandeur has made it one of the state's postcards.[3] The hill is located along the Palmiro Paes de Barros Highway, with access via a trail that begins about 8 km after the Rodovia dos Imigrantes intersection, heading towards Santo Antônio.[3][6] In June 2006, it was listed as a Historic, Cultural, and Environmental Heritage of Mato Grosso through Law 7,381/00, proposed by then-deputy Carlos Alves de Brito.[4] References
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