Dorath Pinto Uchôa facts for kids
Dorath Pinto Uchôa (born November 1, 1947 – died March 28, 2014) was an important Brazilian archaeologist. She was one of the people who helped start the Brazilian Society of Archaeology. Dorath was an expert in studying ancient human settlements along the coast, especially focusing on prehistoric shell mounds, also known as middens, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.
Her Journey as an Archaeologist
Dorath Pinto Uchôa loved learning about the past. In 1967, she earned a degree in Geography from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. Later, she continued her studies, getting a master's degree in History in 1972. She then earned a PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, and Ethnology in 1972, both from the University of São Paulo. Her PhD work focused on two ancient sites on the coast of São Paulo.
During her training, Dorath studied many middens. These are like ancient trash piles, often made of shells, bones, and tools left by people who lived long ago. She explored sites near Cubatão, close to the port of Santos. She spent part of her career at the Instituto de Pré-História. Later, she became a professor at the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at the University of São Paulo.
Awards and Recognition
Dorath Pinto Uchôa received many awards for her important work. Here are some of them:
- 2000: Honored by the National Council of Women of Brazil.
- 1997: Honored by the Institute of Pre-History.
- 1996: Received a medal from the Municipal Government of Cubatão.
- 1995: Honored by the Society of Brazilian Archaeology.
- 1988: Received the Martim Afonso de Souza medal.
