caçadorescoletores

Caçadores-coletores refers to a societal structure where human groups primarily obtain their food through hunting wild animals and gathering wild plants. This mode of subsistence was the dominant form of human existence for the vast majority of our prehistory. These groups were typically nomadic or semi-nomadic, moving their settlements to follow animal migrations and the availability of seasonal plant resources. Their social organization was often characterized by small, egalitarian bands, with leadership roles being fluid and based on skill or experience rather than hereditary status. Technology was focused on tools for hunting, processing food, and crafting shelter, often utilizing stone, bone, and wood. The archaeological record provides evidence of their presence through stone tools, hearths, and skeletal remains. Understanding caçadores-coletores is crucial for comprehending human evolution, the development of early technologies, and the initial spread of Homo sapiens across the globe. Their ways of life, while diverse across different environments, shared fundamental principles of resourcefulness and adaptation to natural landscapes.