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New Archaeological Discoveries in Roraima Posted by Rachel on Sep 29, 2009
The Brazilian Northeast is known for its wealth of archaeological sites, and new sites have been found in the state of Roraima. While local archaeologists face a lack of financial resources, they have found some interesting artifacts. Photo: Ari Silva/Globo The latest discovery dates back 4,000 years, and now forms part of 80 sites in…
Accidental Archaeological Discovery in Amapá Posted by Rachel on Jul 3, 2009
This week, construction workers discovered an ancient indigenous burial ground while building a school in Laranjal do Jari, in the northeastern state of Amapá. The site contains ceramic artifacts that could be up to 2,000 years old. After the site was discovered, local archaeologists were called in to assess the findings. They found fifty funeral…
Mummies Found in Sao Paulo Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 27, 2008
Earlier this month, workers searching for termites found two mummified bodies in a convent in central Sao Paulo. Experts believe that the mummies are around 200 years old. The mummies, thought to be nuns, were found in Mosteiro da Luz (Monastery of Light), a monastery founded by Brazil’s first saint, Antonio Galvao, in 1774. An…