Archaeological sites safeguard true relics of the past, playing a vital role in research and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage. In Manaus, one of the most important archaeological sites related to Indigenous peoples is the Daisaku Ikeda site, home to significant findings that contribute to understanding Indigenous history and human settlement in the region.
The site was officially recognized following the discovery of ceramic artifacts such as a funerary urn and an alguidar — a type of cooking vessel traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. Studies suggest that these artifacts belong to the Guarita, Cerâmica, and Paredão phases, estimated to be around 2,000 years old.
Surrounding the Daisaku Ikeda Archaeological Site are three other registered archaeological locations: the Porto do Encontro das Águas site, the Lages site — known for a high concentration of ceramic pieces — and the Ponta das Lajes site, which is partially submerged most of the year along the banks of the Rio Negro.
Visitors to the Soka Amazon Institute, including students and educators participating in the Environmental Academy program, can view a selection of these artifacts as well as the ruins of the Olaria do Senhor Andresen — a historical remnant dating back to the early development of Manaus’s historic center.
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