Recently discovered a new archaeological site in the construction area for Line 6-Orange of the Metro in São Paulo. The site was named Sítio Lavapés.
The archaeologists responsible for the work reported that the site is located in the ventilation shaft and emergency exit on Rua Senador Felício dos Santos, between Tamandaré and Pires da Mota streets, in the Liberdade neighborhood, located in the center of the capital paulista. The discovery of this archaeological site brings new perspectives and insights into the history and past of the region.
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According to the report sent by the archeology company A Lasca to the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (Iphan), were identified eight historic archeological sites since the beginning of the consulting and advisory activities for the enterprise, which has been happening since 2021 until this year.
The number of registered sites in the Metro Line 6-Orange works area increased to 11, including the recently identified Sítio Lavapés. Lasca, responsible for archaeological monitoring, requested authorization to carry out an emergency rescue at this specific site.
What does the discovery of the archaeological site represent?
The discovery of Sítio Lavapés is significant, as it highlights the historical presence of the black community in the region, which was a center of exploitation of the São Paulo slave market.
This discovery reinforces the importance of black resistance and shows how this influence spread throughout the region, which later became known for its oriental or Italian influence.
Luciana Araujo, member of Mobiliza Saracura/Vai-Vai, emphasizes the importance of highlighting these historical evidences of the black presence in the surrounding territory.
At Sítio Saracura/Vai-Vai, it is estimated that there are around 5,000 archaeological pieces to be found. So far, 2,231 pieces have already been removed during the first surveys and the beginning of the rescue.
This discovery reinforces the need for in-depth archaeological work that comprehensively explores the sacred territories affected by the works.
For Luciana Araujo, the identification of this new pocket of archaeological materials underscores the importance further research that takes into account the rich history and sacred territories affected.
In addition, she points out that this discovery reaffirms the importance of preserving Vai-Vai and the black community that maintains the quilombo resistance, which gave rise to the Bixiga neighborhood.
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