Tibitó, Archaeological site in Tocancipá, Colombia
Tibitó is an archaeological rock shelter located at 2,570 meters elevation in the northern Bogotá savanna within the Eastern Colombian Andes. The site spans an area where the eastern section has constructed visitor routes while the western portion remains in private hands.
Excavations in the 1960s uncovered stone tools, animal bones, and charcoal dating back roughly 11,740 years to the Late Pleistocene period. These discoveries show that humans inhabited this highland region in ancient times.
The early inhabitants crafted stone tools including knives and scrapers, showing how they hunted and processed game in this highland setting. This skill was essential for survival at this elevation.
The eastern section is accessible with established trails for visitors to walk, while local guides or on-site information can help explain the archaeological findings. Sturdy footwear and layers are advisable due to the high elevation and changeable weather.
The site holds remains of extinct animals such as Haplomastodon and Cuvieronius found in the same archaeological layers as human artifacts. This arrangement offers rare insights into the region's ancient animal life.
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