Pedra Pintada, Archaeological site near Monte Alegre, Brazil.
The Pedra Pintada cave stretches across 3,678 hectares within Monte Alegre State Park, featuring numerous rock art panels and diverse archaeological remains.
Archaeological excavations between 1990 and 1992 revealed human settlements dating back 11,200 years, containing stone tools, charred remains, and early cave paintings.
The excavated materials include 30,000 lithic specimens and rock paintings depicting stick figures, geometric patterns, and hand stencils in brown, red, and yellow pigments.
The site forms part of Monte Alegre State Park, established in 2001, offering visitors access to ancient rock art and archaeological discoveries through guided tours.
The location contains the earliest known cave paintings in South America, challenging previous theories about human settlement patterns across the American continents.
Location: Pacaraima
GPS coordinates: 3.87864,-60.89555
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:00
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