Yacimiento rupestre de Sáchica

The archaeological site contains multiple groups of red and black paintings spread across 40 meters of rock formation near the Sáchica River.

Anthropologist Eliécer Silva Célis from ICANH identified naturalistic representations, human faces, and circular symbols at the site in 1961.

The paintings display round and radial forms created with red pigments, representing evidence of ancient indigenous artistic expressions in the Colombian highlands.

The site requires protection from environmental factors and visitor damage, leading to ongoing conservation efforts by archaeological authorities.

Researchers documented 14 distinct painting groups featuring sun imagery, humanoid figures, plant representations, and unidentified geometric patterns.

Location: Sáchica

GPS coordinates: 5.59175,-73.52042

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:51