SUMMARY
The development of archeological research in the Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi is due in large part to the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) which, beginning in 1954, reorganized, reequiped, and revitalized the former Section of Amazonian Archeology. The history of Archeology in the Museu Goeldi is traced from its founding to the present day. At the time of the entry of the CNPq into the administration of the Museum, the old Section of Amazonian Archeology had been practically inactive since the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Division of Archeology includes 5 researchers and technicians and curates a collection of artefacts which numbers over 2000 pieces. The principle research projects which have been carried out or are still in progress are discussed, as are collateral activities in the fields of education and the conservation of archeological sites.