El Abra, Archaeological site in Zipaquirá, Colombia.
The rock shelter system extends for several hundred meters along the valley, situated at an elevation of 2,570 meters in the Eastern Ranges.
Research conducted in 1967 revealed lithic instruments, bones, and charcoal, establishing human settlement dating back to 12,400 years before present.
The excavated artifacts include stone tools, bone implements, and remnants of Pleistocene megafauna, indicating sophisticated hunting and gathering practices.
The western section requires special permission for access as it lies on private property, while the eastern area offers established climbing routes.
The location contains evidence of ritual ceremonies involving mastodons, American horses, and deer, marking it among the earliest human settlements in the Americas.
Location: Zipaquirá
GPS coordinates: 5.01736,-73.95120
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:07
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