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Multi-periodSite Name: San Agustin Parque Arqueologico Alternative Name: Bosque de las EstatuasCountry: Colombia
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Type: Sculptured Stone
Nearest Town: San Agustin
Latitude: 1.896941N Longitude: 76.287618W
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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One of the most important monuments in San Agustin archaeological park are the burial cists constructed of andesite and basalt stones. Some of them are very similar to the European dolmens, however upright stones of some of them are carved into statues. Many of the cists were originally covered with mounds of 30-45 m diameter. These megalithic tombs were probably burials of the most important people in society of San Agustin culture - leaders, warriors or priests.
The second and perhaps most significantly represented group of monuments are the stone sculptures in form of statue menhirs. Near the entrance to the archaeological park there's a forest called "Bosque de las Estatuas" ("Forest of the statues") in which 39 among the finest sculptures of San Agustin culture are gathered (removed from their original positions). They represent various beings, among them both humans and animals. There is evidence that at least some of the statues were originally painted, mainly with red and yellow colours.
The archaeological park itself is a fantastic example of a well-exposed and maintained site. It's located West from town of San Agustin, easy to reach both on foot and by car.
Note: Ancient statues replaced with cardboard cut-outs, as originals are moved to capitol museum -- or not?
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