Niéde Guidon

Book about archaeologist Niéde Guidon, guardian of one of the largest cave painting sites in the world, Serra da Capivara National Park, a World Heritage Site.

In this profile of archaeologist Niéde Guidon, journalist Adriana Abujamra reveals the bravery and kindness of someone who dedicated her life to protecting Brazil's greatest archaeological treasure, despite structural oppression and a lack of government support.

Since the 1970s, Niéde has been raising funds to protect Serra da Capivara National Park – declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While lacking due recognition in Brazil, Niéde is internationally renowned for launching a revolution in the Piauí backlands, bringing education, art, and better living conditions to the entire region. In these pages, readers will delve deeper not only into the life of this woman ahead of her time, but also into the daily lives of her friends and fellow countrymen who lived with Niéde and are responsible for her legacy.

Niéde Guidon: an archaeologist in the backlands , published in the year Niéde celebrated her 90th birthday, inaugurates the Brazilian Collection. As Joselia Aguiar, the collection's organizer, states, "Niéde's adventure is that of someone who does science in Brazil, in a field where investment is minimal, if not non-existent, and in a northeastern region seen as extremely remote by those in power."