Cave Paintings Dating Back Thousands of Years Identified in Brazilian National Park - Archaeology Magazine

Cave Paintings Dating Back Thousands of Years Identified in Brazilian National Park - Archaeology Magazine

Rock art, Itatiaia National Park, Brazil ITATIAIA NATIONAL PARK, BRAZIL––Agência Brasil reports that ancient paintings were recently located in a cave in Itatiaia National Park in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Experts are currently working to determine their age and origins but believe that they may be 2,000 or 3,000 years old. The site is located in the Mantiqueira Mountains, a popular destination for hikers, but had somehow remained hidden unti…

Cave paintings of archaeological value found in Rio de Janeiro

Ancient cave paintings have been discovered in Rio de Janeiro's Itatiaia National Park. Preliminary investigations suggest the artwork may date back 2,000 to 3,000 years and could provide insights into past human presence in the region. The site has been restricted for preservation and is being studied by archaeologists. The paintings were found by chance during a climbing trip and have been safeguarded to prevent vandalism or unauthorized access

Accidental Discovery of 2,000 - 3,000-Year-Old Rock Paintings: The Unknown Reality Unearthed by Archaeologists

The petroglyph found in the park (Photo: Concessionária Parquetur/PNI/Divulgação© Concessionária). A park ranger, during his free time while climbing in an area he oversaw, stumbled upon rock paintings when he attempted to photograph a bouquet of blooming lilies. His keen observation opened new avenues for archaeologists, though it also led to the closure of the park for further investigation of the findings.Researchers from the National Museum,…

The opening has not been publicly announced for some time to allow the park to prepare and restrict visitors' access to the facility.

In Brazil, the interior regions long neglected by the researchers still contain unknown traces of the first human occupations. It is in the National Park of Itatia, on the border of the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, that a team from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, the State University of Rio and the National Museum identified in 2023 rock paintings estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 years. Retained confidential until 2025 f…

Astonishing 3,000-Year-Old Cave Paintings Unearthed in Brazil

Astonishing 3,000-Year-Old Cave Paintings Unearthed in Brazil. Deep within Brazil's majestic landscape, where the states...