2,000-year-old carvings of celestial bodies and animals discovered on rocky cliffs in Brazil
Ancient rock carvings in Brazil's Jalapão State Park provide insights into ancient settlement patterns.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Archaeologists in Brazil discovered 2,000-year-old rock carvings in Jalapão State Park. The carvings depict human footprints, celestial figures, animals like deer and wild pigs. These findings suggest a possible connection between sites, shedding light on ancient settlement patterns. Carvings were likely made using pointed stones, wood, and pigments from iron minerals. The discoveries, yet to be fully explored, resemble art from around 2,000 years ago in Brazil. Further research may reveal insights into the lives and spirituality of the ancient Indigenous communities in the region. Despite the significance of these findings, the park faces threats like erosion, vandalism, and deforestation, prompting plans for preservation projects.
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