Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Opening of the Brazilian Anthropological Exhibition
Category
Scientific
Date
1882-07-29
Country
Brazil
Description

The Brazilian Anthropological Exhibition (Exposição Antropológica Brasileira) opened in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition was held at the National Museum and was organized under the direction of Emperor Dom Pedro II. It aimed to present studies, artifacts, and research related to Indigenous peoples and human diversity in Brazil. Scholars displayed ethnographic collections, archaeological findings, and anthropological analyses. The event reflected the growing interest in scientific research during the late 19th century.