Indigenous cemetery discovered in Amazonas archaeological site

Archaeological excavations at the Seringal do Jauari in Itacoatiara, Amazonas, have confirmed the presence of an ancient indigenous cemetery. During the study, researchers identified four locations containing funerary urns and recovered more than 200 archaeological fragments, including ceramics, decorated pieces, and potential tools.

The investigation was prompted after a landowner began constructing a wall within the site. The National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) intervened, requiring an archaeological study before further construction could proceed. To preserve the funerary context, archaeologist Elaine Parintins stated that the urns will remain in situ rather than being removed.

The collected artifacts will be transported to Manaus for cleaning, cataloging, and laboratory analysis at the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam). The discovery provides significant insight into the pre-colonial history of the region and the indigenous populations that occupied the area before European contact.