Tequendama, Archaeological site in Soacha, Colombia.
The Tequendama archaeological complex features four cave and overhang locations situated near the Bogotá and Funza rivers in Cundinamarca.
Archaeological excavations at Tequendama reveal continuous human presence from 11,000 BCE, making it one of Colombia's earliest documented settlement sites.
The caves contain evidence of hunter-gatherer societies who left behind tools, pottery fragments, and rock art depicting their daily activities.
The site includes an educational museum displaying artifacts and offering guided tours that explain the settlement patterns of pre-Columbian civilizations.
Researchers discovered evidence of early guinea pig domestication at Tequendama, indicating the development of agricultural practices among ancient inhabitants.
Location: Soacha
GPS coordinates: 4.53512,-74.27569
Latest update: July 26, 2025 14:48
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