🏛️ San Agustín Archaeological Park
Colombia · Americas · 1.88°N, 76.30°W
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The San Agustín Archaeological Park is a large archaeological area located near the town of San Agustín in Huila Department in Colombia. The park contains the largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in Latin America and is considered the world's largest necropolis. Belonging to the San Agustin culture, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
The dates of the statues are uncertain, but they are believed to have been carved between 5–400 AD. The origin of the carvers remains a mystery, as the site is largely unexcavated.
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Quick facts
| Country | Colombia |
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| Continent / region | Americas |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 1.88°N, 76.30°W · view on map |
San Agustín Archaeological Park is located in Colombia, in Americas.
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