This article presents a study of the boundaries and organization of spaces in the Termo de Igarassu from 1859 to 1876, in view of the need to understand the structuring of religious and regency divisions on the northern coast of Pernambuco in the nineteenth century. The methods and techniques employed focus on two main procedures: georeferencing processes involving the geometric transformation of maps and chorographic charts produced for the location in the nineteenth century, and the characterization of the spatial behavior of existing occupation centers. It is understood that throughout the second reign the province of Pernambuco and its segmentations were subjected to a series of political and socioeconomic changes, resulting in new territorial divisions and the formation of counties, as well as the rearrangement of housing microstructures, such as towns and villages. Igarassu stands out as an important landmark in the settlement of the captaincy and in the province’s sugarcane cycle, with the physical outline of its boundaries being established within a specific chronological framework, allowing for the visualization of its implications in the spatial and relational organization of settlements. In this way, an archaeological reflection on occupation processes and their impact on the emergence of new places becomes possible.

São Raimundo Nonato, with a little over a century of political emancipation, had its urban area originated by the installation of Portuguese cattle ranches and the arrival of the Jesuits in the 19th century, which generated conflicts with the native populations that inhabited the region. From these events, the first colonial buildings emerged, including a church that became the nucleus of the future urban center. The human presence in the region dates back to the indigenous populations generically known as Tapuias, who faced conflicts and resistance and, over time, were assimilated by colonization. Historical, archaeological and linguistic studies associate these peoples with the Macro-Jê linguistic trunk, in addition to recording the presence of other peoples, such as the Caraíbas and, to a lesser extent, the Tupis. In addition, the municipality is recognized worldwide for its connection to the Serra da Capivara National Park, which houses a vast archaeological, landscape, and cultural heritage, encompassing part of the rural area of ​​the municipality of São Raimundo. However, this research seeks to raise some emerging points recognized by Urban Social Archaeology as an alternative to safeguarding these memories and urban heritage that is in the process of being eroded by the events of globalization.

This interview explores Professor Leila’s pioneering work in the archaeology of garbage, tracing her journey from disaster archaeology in Iran to the establishment of Europe’s first start-up focused on garbology. Initially working in Tehran, Leila faced challenges linked to Iran's political climate and the adaptation of traditional garbological methods to urban environments. Upon moving to Scandinavia, she encountered new professional and cultural dynamics, eventually co-founding Garbonomix -a company dedicated to analyzing consumption habits to support economic resilience. She discusses the interdisciplinary potential of garbology to improve both individual and community well-being, linking academic insights with practical applications. Furthermore, Leila reflects on the stigmatization of contemporary material studies in archaeology, noting the field's often nationalistic orientation that overlooks recent histories. Her work advocates for a more inclusive, human-centered archaeology that addresses modern issues like poverty and environmental sustainability. Through her engagement with both academic and consulting roles, Leila demonstrates how archaeology can extend beyond traditional frameworks, encouraging practitioners to collaborate with marginalized communities and contribute to social resilience.

The Casa Rosada, located on Siqueira Mendes Street, Belém-PA, is a significant example of historical and cultural heritage, reflecting the urban development of the city since its foundation in 1616. This article investigates the history and resistance of this building over the centuries, highlighting its role in the formation of the urban identity of Belém. The objective is to understand how the Casa Rosada endured and transformed, considering its social and architectural function. The methodology used was characterized by being interdisciplinary, as it includes documentary research in historical archives, analysis of old maps and the results of previously carried out archaeological surveys. The documentary investigation involved consulting new documentation related to old newspapers and bibliographies. The results indicate that the Casa Rosada, possibly built in the 17th century, underwent several structural and functional modifications, serving both as a residence and as a commercial space and possibly as the headquarters of public institutions. The archaeological survey revealed layers of occupation that reflect the pre-colonial indigenous presence and subsequent socioeconomic changes. This study contributes to the understanding of the dynamics between heritage and the city, highlighting the importance of Casa Rosada as a symbol of the historical and cultural continuity of Belém.

This article analyzes the heritage recognition process of the Valongo Wharf archaeological site (Rio de Janeiro), which was designated a World Heritage Site in 2017. Through an analysis of judicial and administrative proceedings concerning the site, the article discusses the main challenges faced in the preservation, management, and promotion of Valongo Wharf, considered by UNESCO as “the most significant physical evidence of the arrival of enslaved Africans in the Americas.” Key obstacles include difficulties in coordination between different levels of government, insufficient funding, and delays in the implementation of policies aimed at enhancing the site’s value. The absence of a heritage interpretation center and effective site management hampers the full recognition of Valongo Wharf as a memory site of the African diaspora, limiting its educational potential in public history concerning slavery and its relevance for reflecting on contemporary issues of race and inequality.

This paper starts from the recognition of the alarming rates of irregular plastic waste disposal in the environment, with emphasis on their presence in marine landscapes. We reflect on the implications of this phenomenon for the formation of new archaeological records and aim to highlight some symbolic dimensions of waste, refuse, rejection, and disposability. The study adopted an exploratory approach based on a literature review and critical analysis of recent research that has linked waste with the formation of plastiglomerates. We understand archeology as a field of study that can theoretically and methodologically appropriate such an emerging topic, and that it is possible to analyze plastic waste as traces of the present that shape and transform landscapes, memories and possible futures. Are marine environments today's biggest dump? Irregularly discarded waste, especially in marine environments, contributes to the formation of new archaeological records. To change this reality, it is necessary to go beyond simply slowing down large-scale production. We point to the urgent need for transformative actions in the industry, including setting goals for reducing plastic production and introducing new raw materials into the production chain. We must live with fair production and consumption, and fully reuse or recycle waste.

Este trabalho é uma proposta de busca por uma arqueologia mais socialmente engajada, que visa discutir e sugerir possibilidades para a construção de uma disciplina que esteja alinhada e conectada com a realidade das pessoas no presente. Partimos das contribuições da arqueologia para o estudo do colonialismo, do imperialismo e da reprodução de uma herança hegemónica no neoliberalismo, almejando superar as configurações desse sistema -impostas nas existências e espaços do presente- por meio da insubordinação epistemológica. Com foco nos problemas e questões que afetam as cidades no presente, e pensando nos processos de urbanização que têm reconfigurado o espaço urbano, trazemos a comunidade da avenida Boa Esperança, Teresina (Piauí - Brasil), como exemplo de enfrentamento ao neoliberalismo. Essa é uma comunidade que, ao se ver ameaçada pelo avanço do urbanismo neoliberal, construiu um museu comunitário como estratégia de luta, buscando, por meio da dimensão afetiva com sua própria história e seu patrimônio, assumir uma postura insurgente. A partir das agendas e articulações da comunidade e suas ações para a implantação do Museu da Resistência da Boa Esperança é que ensaiamos uma arqueologia mais social, na qual nos colocamos no lugar de escuta e aprendizagem e, ao nos afetarmos pelas vivências com a comunidade, buscamos nos distanciar da dinâmica tradicional de via de mão única da arqueologia tradicional.

Through the analysis of graffiti on the Island of São Vicente, the heart of Baixada Santista in the State of São Paulo, we will present an archaeological perspective on the Pixo Movement, which operates illegally, transgressing the landscape of the Island. To understand this occupation of the periphery through the actions of these groups and their transgression of the landscape, approaches frequently used in Landscape and Urban Archaeology studies were used, seeking to understand the relationship between humans and their occupation and the significance of public spaces. As a research method, we approached these graffiti, their supports, and their insertion into the landscape, using methodologies for recording and researching Rock Art. Through these analyses, we aim to better understand how these transgressions were organized in urban spaces, including the territories, privileged locations, rules, and spatial dispersion of these groups in the cities of Santos and São Vicente.

Studies aimed at reflecting on the role and potential of Archeology and Museology in the formulation and consolidation of cultural and heritage policies oriented towards human dignity and social justice bring us closer to research on the relationship between people, things and landscapes. The second stage of the investigation, just beginning, focuses on the Eviction Museum. Understood as an archaeological site of the contemporary past, this territorial museum raises questions about the potential of the Musealization of Archeology, in dialogue with Landscape Archeology and Sensory Archeology, for the preservation and communication of materiality. Our objective with this article is to present the project and our initial reflections resulting from the contacts established with the site and with the people who founded the museum, who themselves are active participants in this exploratory study. Using undisciplined methodologies that hybridize techniques used in Anthropology, Archeology and Museology, we present preliminary results that point to the importance of adapting and diversifying documentation and communication tools to record key aspects in the relationship between people, things and landscapes, such as memories and other affective records.