Mysterious stone figures at Kuélap reveal clues to ancient fertility rituals
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The pieces were recovered during archaeological excavations in Amazonas and have characteristics similar to the so-called cones or cones
Lima, 31 Oct (EFE).- A group of stone statuettes with shapes representing animals with female sexual traits was found during a recent archaeological excavations in Kúelap, the great fortress of the pre-Inca civilization of the Chachapoyas, developed in the northern Peruvian Andes between the years 800 and 1570. These sculptures, called [...] La entrada Find statuettes for fertility rites and protection in pre-Incaic fortress in Peru was first pu…
Mysterious stone figures at Kuélap reveal clues to ancient fertility rituals
Archaeologists excavating the ancient fortress settlement of Kuélap in northern Peru have uncovered a collection of small stone sculptures believed to have been associated with fertility, reproduction and ritual protection. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
Small lithic sculptures, known as 'illas' representing animals with female sexual traits, were found.
During the archaeological excavations in Kuélap, in Amazonas, small stone sculptures known as illas were recovered, representing animals with female sexual traits. The finding provides new evidence to investigate the ritual practices related to fertility in this important archaeological site. The Ministry of Culture, through the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture (DDC) of Amazonas, reported that the pieces present characteristics that allow t…
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