Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South and Latin America has launched a national program aimed at strengthening the preservation and management of archaeological heritage throughout the country.
As reported by the Brazilian news portal Brasil 247, the initiative focuses on technical visits to strategically important archaeological sites in order to identify, systematize and disseminate the best practices in different regions and will guide public policies and long - term managenement of archaeological sites.
The first phase of the programme was carried out in the Parque Nacional Serra da Capibara, a national park of archaeological and natural character, situated in the southeast of the state Piauí in the Brazil’s Northeast region, created in 1991 to protect an area where the most important sample of the country’s prehistoric heritage, internationally recognized for its exceptional archaeological value and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The pilot mission marks the starting point of a broader effort to improve national policies related to the conservation, governance and public
participation of archaeological sites across the South American country.
During the fieldwork, specialists conducted on - site inspections of key sites,
research facilities, museums, and surrounding communities. The team held
discussions with researchers, site managers and local residents to better
understand established approaches to the conservation and social use of
archaeological heritage.
The experts involved in the programme stressed that direct engagement
with territories is essential to shape effective national guidelines.
According to specialists, Serra da Capivara National Park represents a “living
laboratory” where decades of research, conservation and visitor management
offer valuable lessons that can be adapted to other regions of Brazil.
Serra da Capivara caves are world renowned for their vast collection of ancient rock painting estimated to be up to 30.000 years old, depicting early human life, rituals, and extinct animals, challenging theories of American settlement and revealing rich cultural history in the Caatinga landscape of Piauí state, with sites like Pedra Furada showcasing significant archaeological finds, making the park a benchmark for international relevant researches linked to archaeology.
The technical agenda included visits to sites of great scientific importance, as well as exchanges with academic institutions and community initiatives focused on heritage protection and sustainable tourism.
These interactions provided insights into professional training, ongoing research, and models of community participation in site management.
Authorities plan to expand the programme in 2026, extending technical visits to other areas of the country and covering a wide range of ecosystems, archaeological typologies, and management models.
The long - term goal is to establish a a national network for the exchange of knowledge between researchers, public authorities and local communities.
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