Sistine Chapel of the ancients
The Sistine Chapel of the ancients is an eight-mile stretch ( about 13 KM) of cliff in Colombia that is covered by tens of thousands of paintings created up to 12,500 years ago. It is one of the world's largest collections of prehistoric rock art. It was discovered in 2019, but only announced in November 2020. It will appear in a Channel 4 documentary: Jungle Mystery: Lost Kingdoms of the Amazon.[1]
| Location | SerranÃa de la Lindosa, Guaviare Department, Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Amazon Rainforest |
| Length | 8 Miles |
| History | |
| Abandoned | Yes |
| Periods | Ice-Age |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 2019 |
| Archaeologists | Ella Al-Shamahi |
| Ownership | Government of Colombia |
| Public access | Limited |
Discovery
The site was discovered in 2019, but only announced in November 2020. The team that found it was led by José Iriarte and funded by the European Research Council.[2][1]
Murals
The murals were painted with red-ochre.[3]
References
- Alberge, Dalya (29 November 2020). "'Sistine Chapel of the ancients' rock art discovered in remote Amazon forest". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- Gershon, Livia (December 1, 2020). "Tens of Thousands of 12,000-Year-Old Rock Paintings Found in Colombia". Smithsonian. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- Kelleher, Suzanne Rowan (December 3, 2020). "Photos: 'Sistine Chapel Of The Ancients' Cliff Drawings Revealed In Colombia". Forbes. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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