states: [mexico]
category: cultural
year: 1993
location: State: Lower California Sud Municipality
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 27.6555600000, -112.9161100000
The Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco, a UNESCO World Heritage site, feature prehistoric art created by the indigenous Cochimi people. Dating back thousands of years, these well-preserved murals depict humans, animals, and abstract forms in vibrant red, black, and white hues, offering insight into ancient cultural and spiritual practices. Discovered in a remote desert region, the site includes hundreds of caves and rock shelters, recognized for their historical and archaeological significance.
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