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Ancient anthrosols known as Amazonian dark earths or terra preta are part of the human built land... more Ancient anthrosols known as Amazonian dark earths or terra preta are part of the human built landscape
and often represent valuable landscape capital for modern Amazonian populations in the form of fertile agricultural soils. The fertility, resilience, and large stocks of carbon in terra preta have inspired research on their possible role in soil fertility management and also serve as an example for a growing biochar industry it is claimed will sequester carbon for climate change mitigation. Although there is considerable scientific and public interest in terra preta, there is still much debate and little concrete knowledge of the specific processes and contexts of its formation. Research indicates that the formation of terra preta
occurred mainly in midden deposits, themselves patterned around habitation areas, public areas, and routes of movement. Data from topographic mapping, soil analyses, and excavations in three regions of Amazonia demonstrate a widespread pattern of anthrosol formation in ring-shaped mounds surrounding flat terraces that extend across large areas of prehistoric settlements. It is hypothesized that there is a widespread type or types of occupation where the terraces were domestic areas (houses or yards) surrounded by refuse disposal areas in middens which built up into mounds over time, forming large deposits of terra preta and creating what could be called a ‘middenscape’. Initial results support the hypotheses, showing the interrelationship of residential and public areas, anthrosols, routes of movement, and natural resources. The patterning of anthrosols in ancient settlements indicates the use of
space and can therefore serve as a basis for comparison of community spatial organization between sites and regions

Ciência e cultura

conclusão O potencial científico do vaso grego como fonte de informação de aspectos variados da e... more conclusão O potencial científico do vaso grego como fonte de informação de aspectos variados da experiência antiga não é algo que está em jogo. Nem mesmo a sua re-significação que permitiu certa transição do campo do artesanato para o objeto de arte, que parece ser legítima, já que esses objetos são ativos na modernidade. É justamente sua inserção dinâmica que permite imputar ao vaso grego significados novos não necessariamente incompatíveis com os significados antigos. O que não é possível pensar é em uma linha que nos liga diretamente à sua experiência passada e que o que somos e como os inserimos na nossa experiência seja algo idêntico ao passado. O vaso grego hoje é objeto de coleção, objeto de arte, fonte de informação, alcança valores relativamente altos e é, inclusive, inserido no campo do patrimônio. É mais que o vaso dos gregos. Mas, para pensar nos gregos, a partir do vaso, é necessário despi-lo do que lhe foi atribuído por nós e, assim, exercitar a alteridade.

Manaus é uma das capitais brasileiras mais ricas em termos de patrimônio arqueológico pré-colonia... more Manaus é uma das capitais brasileiras mais ricas em termos de patrimônio arqueológico pré-colonial. O alto potencial arqueológico da região é comprovado pelas dezenas de sítios ali presentes, principalmente na zona rural do município (HILBERT, 1968; SIMÕES, 1974; COSTA e LIMA, 2006). Em contexto plenamente urbano são conhecidos vinte e quatro sítios, em diferentes graus de preservação. No entanto, os sítios arqueológicos já conhecidos e cadastrados não refletem, amostralmente, a realidade. Eles representam uma pequena parcela dos sítios que efetivamente estão – ou estiveram – sob a cidade, muitas vezes já destruídos pelo ritmo desenfreado do crescimento urbano (LIMA e MORAES, 2010). A ciência arqueológica tem historicamente buscado empreender a tarefa de contar essa história indígena local, a partir do registro arqueológico – em toda a sua potencial diversidade. Cabe salientar que a ausência de documentos escritos anteriores à colonização europeia, referentes a essas populações, tor...

Ancient anthrosols known as Amazonian dark earths or terra preta are part of the human built land... more Ancient anthrosols known as Amazonian dark earths or terra preta are part of the human built landscape and often represent valuable landscape capital for modern Amazonian populations in the form of fertile agricultural soils. The fertility, resilience, and large stocks of carbon in terra preta have inspired research on their possible role in soil fertility management and also serve as an example for a growing biochar industry it is claimed will sequester carbon for climate change mitigation. Although there is considerable scientific and public interest in terra preta, there is still much debate and little concrete knowledge of the specific processes and contexts of its formation. Research indicates that the formation of terra preta occurred mainly in midden deposits, themselves patterned around habitation areas, public areas, and routes of movement. Data from topographic mapping, soil analyses, and excavations in three regions of Amazonia demonstrate a widespread pattern of anthrosol formation in ring-shaped mounds surrounding flat terraces that extend across large areas of prehistoric settlements. It is hypothesized that there is a widespread type or types of occupation where the terraces were domestic areas (houses or yards) surrounded by refuse disposal areas in middens which built up into mounds over time, forming large deposits of terra preta and creating what could be called a 'middenscape'. Initial results support the hypotheses, showing the interrelationship of residential and public areas, anthrosols, routes of movement, and natural resources. The patterning of anthrosols in ancient settlements indicates the use of space and can therefore serve as a basis for comparison of community spatial organization between sites and regions.

This paper formalizes a discussion started during the I INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON MANAGEMENT OF AR... more This paper formalizes a discussion started during the I INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON MANAGEMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE PAN-AMAZON, carried out in the
city of Manaus, Amazonas, in November 2007. On this important occasion were discussed and outlined the parameters for the management of the archaeological heritage of the Amazon. The theme of this article was treated on the table "trafficking in archaeological material”. We will present a research project developed in partnership with the State Superintendent of the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN) in Amazonas, which proved a successful
experiment, which can be used to (re)consider the dozens of similar situations occurring in the Amazon region and perhaps in other parts of the country.

Ciência e cultura

Ancient anthrosols known as Amazonian dark earths or terra preta are part of the human built land... more Ancient anthrosols known as Amazonian dark earths or terra preta are part of the human built landscape and often represent valuable landscape capital for modern Amazonian populations in the form of fertile agricultural soils. The fertility, resilience, and large stocks of carbon in terra preta have inspired research on their possible role in soil fertility management and also serve as an example for a growing biochar industry it is claimed will sequester carbon for climate change mitigation. Although there is considerable scientific and public interest in terra preta, there is still much debate and little concrete knowledge of the specific processes and contexts of its formation. Research indicates that the formation of terra preta occurred mainly in midden deposits, themselves patterned around habitation areas, public areas, and routes of movement. Data from topographic mapping, soil analyses, and excavations in three regions of Amazonia demonstrate a widespread pattern of anthrosol formation in ring-shaped mounds surrounding flat terraces that extend across large areas of prehistoric settlements. It is hypothesized that there is a widespread type or types of occupation where the terraces were domestic areas (houses or yards) surrounded by refuse disposal areas in middens which built up into mounds over time, forming large deposits of terra preta and creating what could be called a 'middenscape'. Initial results support the hypotheses, showing the interrelationship of residential and public areas, anthrosols, routes of movement, and natural resources. The patterning of anthrosols in ancient settlements indicates the use of space and can therefore serve as a basis for comparison of community spatial organization between sites and regions.