New Archaeological Discoveries Upend the History of Brazil

[Judi Lynn]

Story by Mason Biggs • 3h • 3 min read

What started as the routine construction of an apartment complex has turned into an archaeological discovery that could completely rewrite the history of Brazil.

According to a recent announcement from The National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute and a report from CBS, more than 100,000 artifacts and more than 40 skeletons have already been discovered at the dig site. Despite this already being a monumental find, one archaeologist associated with the excavation says they’ve “barely scratched the surface.”

An Unexpected Find
In 2019, experts with W Lage Arqueologia were hired by a construction company to perform an impact study at the site of a proposed apartment complex. Much to the surprise of everyone involved, this study uncovered everything from stone tools to ancient bones. While this endeavor may have started as a business formality, it h
as now turned into a four-year excavation that could upend what we think we know about Brazil and ancient civilizations that may have lived in the region.

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An Unexpected Find
In 2019, experts with W Lage Arqueologia were hired by a construction company to perform an impact study at the site of a proposed apartment complex. Much to the surprise of everyone involved, this study uncovered everything from stone tools to ancient bones. While this endeavor may have started as a business formality, it has now turned into a four-year excavation that could upend what we think we know about Brazil and ancient civilizations that may have lived in the region.

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Regardless of what comes next, these exciting discoveries have already made waves in the world of archaeology and Brazilian history.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/new-archaeological-discoveries-upend-the-history-of-brazil/ar-BB1h2bBo