MANAUS, BRAZIL — An archaeological study conducted at Seringal do Jauari, in the municipality of Itacoatiara in Amazonas state, confirmed that the area contains an ancient Indigenous burial site. During the excavations, researchers identified four locations containing burial urns and more than 200 fragments of archaeological material.

The site is a forested area marked by the presence of rubber trees and is also recognized as an archaeological site, with remains that help tell the history of Indigenous peoples who inhabited the region before the arrival of Europeans.

The work began after the owner of a property within the site started building a wall. Brazil’s National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage, known as Iphan, notified the owner and requested an archaeological study before further work could be carried out on the property.

The owner hired a specialized team to conduct an archaeological salvage project. The goal is to preserve most of the area and minimize interventions on the site. Areas considered to have lower archaeological potential may be used in the future, provided that technical guidelines and legal requirements are followed.

During the project, students from a local school visited Seringal do Jauari to learn about the research and the importance of preserving archaeological heritage.

Amazon Agency