Ingá Stone, Ancient petroglyph site in Ingá, Brazil
The Ingá Stone consists of a 46-meter-long gneiss rock wall displaying over 400 carved symbols across its 250-square-meter surface.
Carbon-14 dating suggests the petroglyphs were created approximately 6,000 years ago, though sediment accumulation from floods affects precise dating methods.
The stone features numerous engravings depicting animals, fruits, human figures, and celestial elements including representations of the Orion constellation.
Located 96 kilometers from João Pessoa in Paraíba State, the archaeological site requires protection measures against vandalism and environmental damage.
Spanish engineer Francisco Pavía Alemany identified a series of carved bowls forming a solar calendar that tracks daily sunlight patterns throughout the year.
Location: Ingá
GPS coordinates: -7.32497,-35.58529
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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