San Agustín Archaeological Park
Overview
The largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America stands in a wild, spectacular landscape. Gods and mythical animals are skilfully represented in styles ranging from abstract to realist. These works of art display the creativity and imagination of a northern Andean culture that flourished from the 1st to the 8th century.
About San Agustín Archaeological Park
The San Agustín Archaeological Park is a large archaeological area located near the town of San Agustín in Huila Department in Colombia. The park contains the largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in Latin America and is considered the world's largest necropolis. Belonging to San Agustin culture, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The dates of the statues are uncertain, but they are believed to have been carved between 5–400 AD. The origin of the carvers remains a mystery, as the site is largely unexcavated.
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Components(3 locations)
- •San Agustin744-001
- •The Alto de los Idolos744-002
- •The Alto de las Piedra744-003
Details
- Countries
- Colombia
- ISO Codes
- CO
- Coordinates
- 1.9167, -76.2333
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