A5070035131- Amazonian Archaeology and Ethnohistory
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Urban Development and Societal Issues
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Indigenous Health and Education
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Memory, Trauma, and Testimony
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Urban and sociocultural dynamics
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
University of Michigan
1998-2023
Bioscientifica (United Kingdom)
2020
Elabora Consultoria (Brazil)
2012-2020
Scientific Consulting Group
2017
Universidade de São Paulo
2002-2016
Universidade Brasil
2012
Abstract During an excavation in the 1970s, a disarticulated female human skeleton, later nicknamed Luzia, was discovered at 12m depth Lapa Vermelha rockshelter central Brazil. Radiocarbon dating of associated charcoal suggested age 11.4‐16.4 ka for skeleton. The scattering skeletal parts, some uncertainty about exact provenience and evidence pervasive insect turbation archaeological layers have raised doubts accuracy age. Luminescence dates depositional ages sediments are reported here....
Abstract Lagoa Santa, a karstic area in eastern Central Brazil, has been subject to research on human paleontology and archaeology for 175 years. Almost 300 Paleoindian skeletons have found since Danish naturalist Peter Lund’s pioneering work. Even so, some critical issues such as the role of rockshelters settlement systems, possible paleoclimatic implications peopling region yet be addressed. We present results obtained from recent excavations at four two open-air sites, new dates...
We present here evidence for an early Holocene case of decapitation in the New World (Burial 26), found rock shelter Lapa do Santo 2007. is archaeological site located Lagoa Santa karst east-central Brazil with human occupation dating as far back 11.7–12.7 cal kyBP (95.4% interval). An ultra-filtered AMS age determination on a fragment sphenoid provided range 9.1–9.4 interval) Burial 26. The interment was composed articulated cranium, mandible and first six cervical vertebrae. Cut marks...
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Background Most investigations regarding the First Americans have primarily focused on four themes: when New World was settled by humans; where they came from; how many migrations or colonization pulses from elsewhere were involved in process; and what kinds of subsistence patterns material culture developed during first millennia colonization. Little is known, however, about symbolic world humans who World, because artistic manifestations either as rock-art, ornaments, portable art objects...
Abstract Sambaqui (shellmound) societies are among the most intriguing archaeological phenomena in pre-colonial South America, extending from approximately 8,000 to 1,000 years before present (yr bp ) across 3,000 km on Atlantic coast. However, little is known about their connection early Holocene hunter-gatherers, how this may have contributed different historical pathways and processes through which late ceramists came rule coast shortly European contact. To contribute our understanding of...
There is a preconception among American archaeologists that the late Pleistocene ( c . 12,000-10,000 hap.) and early Holocene human occupation of Americas would have had highly formalized diagnostic technologies (Bryan 1986), as seen in bifacial fluted projectiles (Clovis and/or Folsom points) or Palaeoarctic microblades. This bias carries with it two presumptions which no reason to exist: • Clovis related industries be diffused throughout Americas; there should ‘big-game hunting’ horizon...
We present the results of comparative multivariate morphological analyses based on nine skulls from Cerca Grande. The site is in Lagoa Santa karst Central Brazil, a key area for understanding peopling Americas. region has several archaeological sites with excellent preservation late Pleistocene and early Holocene material culture human skeletal remains. Stratigraphic association direct dating Grande skeletons place them definitely Early (c. 9000 bp uncalibrated). Principal components...
Indigenous Reserves have played an indispensable role in maintaining forest areas the Neotropics. In Amazon there is a clear correlation between these reserves and presence of cover; however, simple uninterrupted vegetation no guarantee for conservation biodiversity, especially where hunting practiced. This study describes practices among Awá-Guajá people from 1993 through 1994, also identifying sociocultural, technological, demographic changes that influenced their resource acquisition...
Resumo A análise dos atributos que caracterizam as escolhas de pasta, técnicas confecção, morfologias, acabamentos, queima e marcas utilização, nas cadeias operatórias confecção uso artefatos cerâmicos, permitiu identificar ao menos cinco conjuntos tecnológicos distintos no alto rio Madeira, período entre aproximadamente 3 mil anos antes do presente o século XVIII da nossa era. Ao apresentar uma síntese variabilidade tecnológica, pretende-se trazer reflexões sobre classificações,...
Neste artigo apresentamos datações radiocarbônicas inéditas referentes a ocupações humanas durante o Holoceno Inicial e Médio na região de Carajás, Pará. Escavações recentes várias cavidades localizadas em juntamente com pesquisas realizadas nos últimos vinte anos, revelam um rico registro arqueológico, grande potencial informativo sobre história cultural da Amazônia, assim como para gerar dados testar refinar modelos antropológicos sociedades caçadores-coletores regiões floresta tropical úmida.
The paleoethnobotanical analysis of archaeological remains from two sites in central Brazil provides chronological data for the introduction domesticated plants to region. Lapa dos Bichos and Pintada, located northern portion state Minas Gerais, are within rock shelters limestone outcroppings. dry conditions at preserved both burnt unburnt organic materials, including seeds fruits that were analyzed this study. documentation is based on relative chronology excavation stratigraphy radiocarbon...
Resumo Este artigo discute a ocupação indígena de uma aldeia circular no século XV, partir da forma assentamento e análise cerâmica identificada sítio arqueológico Novo Engenho Velho, localizado alto rio Madeira. Esses componentes espaciais são analisados em relação aos padrões conhecidos na Arqueologia. A técnico-funcional aponta para padronização produção das vasilhas, variabilidade existente é atribuída às diferentes atividades funções dos artefatos. elementos têm sido pensados como...
Nos últimos anos, os estudos de arte rupestre no Brasil têm tido um grande avanço quanto à construção modelos interpretativos deste tipo vestígio arqueológico ainda pouco conhecido e explorado. Apesar dos desafios em localizar, registrar preservá-las ao longo do vasto território brasileiro, número pequeno, mas devotado, pesquisadores tem documentado estudado minuciosamente milhares pinturas gravuras rupestres várias regiões país por meio técnicas tradicionais. Apresentamos aqui estudo caso...
In southwest Amazonia, in the region of Upper Madeira River, Rondônia, archaeological research has shown that communities with diverse cultures co-existed pre-colonial past (ca. 1,000 BP). Archaeological sites from this period located on river banks and islands consist large extensions ceramic deposits which reflect different daily activities social positions existed within these groups. The complexity societies is attested to by diversity both forms iconography. work, 140 fragments eight...
Although once considered a ‘counterfeit paradise’, the Amazon Basin is now region of increasing interest in discussions pre-colonial tropical land-use and social complexity. Archaeobotany, archaeozoology, remote sensing palaeoecology have revealed that, by Late Holocene, populations different parts were using various domesticated plants, modifying soils, building earthworks, even forming ‘Garden Cities’ along River its tributaries. However, there remains relatively limited understanding as...
We present here a series of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey carried out in different areas the Dardanelos 1 archaeological site order to generate information about subsurface anomalies associated with material that could be use decision making within environmental licensing process Hydroelectric Power Plant, located near Aripuan? city, Mato Grosso State, northwest region Brazil. GPR surveys 200 MHz antenna were two blocks aiming locate resources and features. The analysis 2D 3D results...