Discovered nearly 60 archaeological sites near Rio de Janeuro

On April 19, Brazilian archaeologists said that while conducting the road near the city of Rio de Janeuro, they discovered nearly 60 archaeological sites dating to 6000 years.

The discovery of these sites has caused the expansion of the road to be suspended.

Speaking to reporters, Jandira Neto, the leader of 40 members of the Brazilian Institute of Archeology (IAB), said they had found a small stone well with clear water, dating back to the Brazilian colonial era. Portugal.

View of the city of Rio de Janeuro

In addition, archaeologists have excavated many relics such as millions of shells of many ethnic groups living in the coastal areas of the United States in the range of 8000 to 6000 years ago, many ancient tombs great 2000 years, the pipe of ceramic tobacco of the Tupi-Guarani natives as well as the gourmet dishes of Europe from the 19th century.

Ms. Neto stressed that the above relics affirmed that the ethnic group's residence is in line with the previously published archaeological documents, and also pointed out that Europeans have set foot on this land. , explore and live with indigenous people.

Ms Neto also said that when starting to expand the road since 2008, archaeologists only hope to find a few sites, but within a year they discovered 36-58 relics. and will find some places.

Archaeologists affirmed that the construction of the new road has helped Brazil preserve many of the region's historic heritage.

Historically, the area is located on a 70km long road called the "Capital Circle" stretching from the Fluminense lowland industrial park in the north to the Port of Itaguai in the West that was once known as a Tourist destinations in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

However, the fortunes of archaeologists are the cause of headaches for engineers at Rio de Janeuro State Public Works Agency.

According to the plan, the project to expand the road is expected to be completed in 2011 with a total cost of 511 million USD, but will be extended until 2013 due to the ongoing excavation.

The new road near the city of Rio de Janeuro means a lot to help relieve the "bottleneck" - the cause of traffic congestion in this area. This is also one of Brazil's work items prepared for the 2014 World Cup (World Cup) Finals and the 2016 Summer Olympics hosted by this city.