Peru

Pusharo

Extensive petroglyph panel in Peru's Manú rainforest

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Historical Context

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The Petroglyphs of Pusharo constitute a unique and extensive ancient rock art archaeological site in southeastern Peru's Manú National Park, an expanse of rain forest that still contains unexplored and little known areas, and for which an official government permit is required for entry.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Temporal Epochs

Historical Timeline

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Possible first non-indigenous encounter

1909

Missionary visit

1921

Adventurers begin visits

1950s

Neuenschwander visit

1969

Torrealba and Sekino visits

1970

Cartagena visit

1978

Kauffmann Doig visit

1980

Deyermenjian expedition

1991

BBC documentary feature

2008

Pélissier research

2016

Classification

Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

category

Artistic and Decorative Features

Petroglyphs
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Environmental and Natural Features

Rock Shelters
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Details

Country

Peru

Coordinates

-12.58° N, -71.49° E