San Agustín Archaeological Park
Department of Huila: Municipalities of San Augustin and San José de Isnos
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Identifier |
744 |
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states |
co |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(iii) |
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Title |
san agustín archaeological park |
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latitude |
1.9166669846 |
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longitude |
-76.2333297729 |
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location |
department of huila: municipalities of san augustin and san josé de isnos |
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Region |
latin america and the caribbean |
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year |
1995 |
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unique number |
878 |
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description |
the largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in south america stands in a wild, spectacular landscape. gods and mythical animals are skilfully represented in styles ranging from abstract to realist. these works of art display the creativity and imagination of a northern andean culture that flourished from the 1st to the 8th century. |
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