Serra da Capivara National Park, in Piauí, is known for its archaeological sites and impressive cave paintings, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recent studies indicate that these ancient remains may be the oldest evidence of human habitation in the Americas. On November 10, the DFG (German Research Foundation) opened an exhibition on the subject here at the Museum of Tomorrow.

The exhibition "Serra da Capivara: The Oldest Remains of a Settlement in the Americas?" reveals the archaeological work carried out in the region and the fascinating local biodiversity and culture, portrayed through the careful eye of Pernambuco-born photojournalist André Pessoa, who specializes in natural and scientific records.

Among the research discussed is a DFG-funded project investigating the emergence of sedentarism and agriculture in South America. The research is being conducted by scientists from the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) in partnership with the Museum Foundation of the American Man (FUMDHAM).

The exhibition has already toured Berlin and Bonn, Germany, and arrived in Brazil in July, in the city of Maceió, where it was well received and seen by thousands of people. Now in Rio, it reveals to the Museum of Tomorrow's audience the inestimable importance and scientific value of this heritage, which transcends national borders and sparks the interest of researchers from around the world: the Serra da Capivara holds clues that can help humanity write its (pre)history.