CARACTERIZAÇÃO ARQUEOLÓGICA E ANÁLISE ESPACIAL DOS SÍTIOS ARQUEOLÓGICO DE MORRO DO CHAPÉU – BA

This study aims to contribute to the understanding of human occupation in the Northern Chapada Diamantina, with a focus on the Morro do Chapéu region, through the analysis of the spatial distribution of archaeological sites in relation to landscape elements. Archaeological sites were identified in rock shelters located on slopes and open areas scattered across the plateau. The methodology involved bibliographic review, remote sensing analysis, geoprocessing, and fieldwork, enabling the examination of human group organization and their adaptive strategies in the face of environmental changes. The results of this research reinforce that the choice of areas occupied by prehistoric groups in Morro do Chapéu was not random but rather determined by strategic environmental and geomorphological factors, with the recurring presence of sites in protected natural shelters near water sources. The spatial analysis sought to identify recurring patterns in territorial occupation, highlighting the influence of relief, hydrography, and geomorphology on the distribution of sites. The archaeological remains documented in the Morro do Chapéu area provide insights into the interactions between human groups and the natural environment over time.