Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Recent archaeological findings in Venezuela have revealed potential evidence of a previously undocumented ancient culture. The discovery occurred in Canaima National Park, located in the country’s southeastern region. The archaeological team uncovered rock art estimated to be thousands of years old, though the purpose behind its creation remains uncertain.<\/p>\n Angel Falls is the world\u2019s tallest uninterrupted waterfall. Credit: Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez Universidad Simon Bolivar<\/em><\/p>\n The ancient designs provide valuable insights into the cultural practices of ancient South American inhabitants. Over 20 rock art sites are scattered throughout the forested highlands of Canaima National Park.<\/p>\n An archaeologist involved in the research has documented these sites adorned with intriguing geometric patterns. The age of these artworks is estimated to be several thousand years, significantly predating European arrival in the region.<\/p>\n Credit: Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez Universidad Simon Bolivar<\/em><\/p>\n Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez, a researcher from Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar University in Caracas, Venezuela, has documented previously unrecorded rock art with the Indigenous Pem\u00f3n community. This artwork represents a largely undisclosed cultural tradition. P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez recently presented evidence and findings about these remote sites at a rock art conference in Italy. The conference served as a forum for disseminating information about this significant archaeological discovery to the international scientific community. This research contributes to understanding the region’s Indigenous art and cultural practices, potentially offering new insights into historical and anthropological studies.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re facing something totally new, something unpublished, something that has never been studied,\u201d says P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez. \u201cWe\u2019re just starting, but it\u2019s very interesting because this is filling a gap in the region. Nobody ever thought Venezuela, in this part, had such a rich culture.\u201d<\/p>\n Credit: Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez Universidad Simon Bolivar<\/em><\/p>\n According to P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez, the pictograms and petroglyphs are approximately 4,000 years old. The rock art, executed in red pigment, features geometric patterns, including dotted lines, rows of X’s, star-shaped configurations, and interconnected straight lines. Additionally, the artwork depicts leaves, rudimentary human figures, and various other geometric designs.<\/p>\n Credit: Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez Universidad Simon Bolivar<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Mysterious](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/venezuelarockartunknownculture.jpg\")
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