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BR-156 highway

Coverage of BR-156 highway in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 23 · 13:23 UTCMost recent: Apr 23 · 13:23 UTC
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Lúcio Flávio Costa Leiteperson1Manoel Fabiano da Silva Santosperson1Archaeological Research Centerorganization1National Department of Transport Infrastructureorganization1Amapa stateplace1Calcoeneplace1Amazon rainforesttopic1
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  • SCIENCEApr 23 · 13:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization

    Archaeological digs along Brazil's BR-156 highway in Amapa state reveal pre-colonial Indigenous artifacts, including pottery and face-like objects, indicating complex societies in the Amazon. Discoveries challenge the notion of the region as a 'human desert' and highlight interactions between Indigenous groups and European colonizers.