Lugares persistentes e identidades distribuídas no Baixo Amazonas: complexos cerâmicos pré-coloniais de Monte Alegre, Pará

Abstract

We present the initial results of archaeological research in open air sites from the Monte Alegre region, previously known for the rock art sitesand records of early human occupation.Within a regional approach, we now aim at investigating the diversity of archaeological records in the area, including late precolonial open air sites starting at XIIIth century. The ceramic data indicates that, despite the proximity of Santarém, Monte Alegre materials display local characteristics, herein defined by the selection and combination of some elements from ceramic repertoires of near by areas and from others with extensive regional distribution. Finally we discuss the fragmentary nature of style and how they can emerge out of processes of stylistic flow favored by extended social networks.