THE ENGENHO SANTANA IN TWO PERIODS (C. 1637 AND C. 1730)
Keywords: Engenho de Santana; Ilhéus; Slavery; Society of Jesus; Colonial Period.
The dissertation investigates the Engenho de Santana in Ilhéus, from different moments of its historical trajectory during the colonial period. Initially, the aim is to understand the regional and political context that enabled the emergence of the property, as well as its administrative perpetuation. Subsequently, the engenho's domains and interior are observed, focusing on its artifacts and material structures, in order to discuss its role in the economy and the society it shaped. By exploring these elements, the research sheds light on the historical complexities that influenced the destinies of indigenous people, captives, and settlers in colonial Ilhéus.