Humanities
  • ISSN: 2155-7993
  • Journal of Modern Education Review

Nuestra Señora de la Natividad del Acaray1: A Forgotten Mission



Ana Burró

(ITAIPU Museum – Tierra Guarani, National University of Asuncion, Paraguay)



Abstract: The ITAIPU2 Museum — Tierra Guaraní, is located in Hernandarias City in Paraguay, an historic settlement that in the early 1600 hosted one of the first guaranijesuitic missions. The existence of this mission is mostly unknown by the local population and external visitors. The archaeological surveys conducted before and during the construction of the hydroelectric dam located in this city, brought to light important archaeological evidence presumably related to this mission.

The Museum’s new exhibition brings back part of this historical event, through an historical recreation of the mission, the names of the founding fathers and the troubles they underwent with the abandonment of the settlement caused by the invasion of the bandeirantes.
With the introduction of this topic in the permanent exhibition, the Museum showcases an ignored legacy for present and future generations. Important information about this mission can be found in the Annuas Letters, and
other books written by jesuitic missionaries like Antonio Ruíz de Montoya and Nicolásdel Techo. 

This historical revival brings new research possibilities: to identify the exact location of the mission, from which there are some evidence but no certainty, and also new information about the way of life and development of the population. This research looks forward to lead to a successful integration of the Mercosur Jesuitic- uaraní Missions circuit, some of them who are already on the World Heritage List.



Key words: history, archeology, museology, cultural heritage, Guaraní Jesuit Missions





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