Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park, Archaeological site in Facatativá, Colombia
Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park is a site with over 100 rock formations spread across approximately 27 hectares of land. The sandstone surfaces feature carved and painted designs depicting animals, human figures, and geometric patterns throughout the natural landscape.
The rock art was created by the Muisca people long before Spanish arrival and reflects thousands of years of their artistic tradition. The park was established in 1946 to protect these important records of pre-Columbian culture and make them accessible to the public.
The rock paintings show how the Muisca people connected their spiritual beliefs with the natural world around them. Visitors can still see the red pigments applied by hand on the sandstone surfaces, depicting sacred scenes and wildlife.
The park is located about 40 kilometers west of Bogotá at an elevation of around 2,600 meters and can be explored via clearly marked pathways. Guided tours help visitors understand the different rock panels and their significance.
Some of the rock art is sheltered within natural rock alcoves and small caves that protected the paintings and helped preserve them over time. This placement shows how the Muisca intentionally chose locations where weather could do less damage to their work.
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