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“Rockshelter” and “saint” in Portugese. The site of Lapa do Santo, is beneath a 30m-high limestone massif in the tropical savannah of central-eastern Brazil

One of the largest rock shelters excavated in the Lagoa Santa region. With a sheltered area of 1,300m. Lapa do Santo is an archaeological site located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is an important site for the study of prehistoric human occupation in South America. The site contains numerous artifacts including human/fauna…

March 16, 2023
Venus figurines are recognized as some of the earliest forms of art

Venus figurines are small sculptures depicting the female form that were created during the lithic periods. They are named after the Roman goddess of love, Venus, due to their association with fertility and the female body. Most have wide hips and legs that taper to a point. Arms and feet are sometimes absent, and the…

March 13, 2023

“Rockshelter” and “saint” in Portugese. The site of Lapa do Santo, is beneath a 30m-high limestone massif in the tropical savannah of central-eastern Brazil