tierradentro
states: [colombia]
category: cultural
year: 1995
location: Department of Cauca, in the jurisdiction of the municipality of Inza, in the “corregimiento” of San Andres de Pisimbalá
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 2.5833333330, -76.0333333300
Tierradentro, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia, is an ancient archaeological site featuring underground tombs carved into volcanic rock by a pre-Columbian civilization. Dating back over 1,000 years, these hypogea are adorned with intricate geometric patterns and vivid paintings. Set amidst rugged hills, this site offers a window into a mysterious and sophisticated indigenous culture.
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