representations of ancestral sexuality in rock art, Serra da Capivara National Park, Piauí, Brazil

Rock art from Serra da Capivara National Park, Brazil, reveals that ancestral sexuality was not a private or hidden aspect of life but an integral part of sociocultural expression. The park, home to over 1,000 archaeological sites recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains depictions of sexual themes that challenge modern Western perceptions of obscenity. These engravings and paintings, studied since the 1970s, document aspects of prehistoric life such as hunting, ceremonies, and social interactions, offering insights into the complex relationship between sexuality and societal norms in ancient cultures.

Justamand, M., Funari, P. P., Marques, M., Fontes Farias, M. A., Ramos dos Santos Junior, W., Alves Balbino, A. C., Cotes, M., Frechiani de Oliveira, G., Rampaneli de Almeida, V. J., Paiva, L., Freitas de Oliveira, M., Da Silva Belarmino, V., Caldeiras, A., & Rabello, G. (2023). representations of ancestral sexuality in rock art, Serra da Capivara National Park, Piauí, Brazil. Anuario de Arqueología, 15(15), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.35305/aa.v15i15.120