Ancient Wonders of Peru: Cutimbo
Cutimbo is a historical treasure hidden in the Andes Mountains in the heart of Peru. 🏔 Located at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, this place offers not only beautiful views, but also a deep history.
What are these 'chulpas'?
Chulpas are the strange stone towers seen here. They were built by ancient tribes such as the Lupaca and the Kola to preserve the remains of their leaders. In these towers, you can see carvings of animals such as puma and snakes. They were symbols of protecting the spirits. 🐆🐍
The story of a funeral
These towers were not accessible to ordinary people. Only the highest in society had a place in the chulpas. The body of the deceased was buried with his knees bent (fetal position). In addition, their clothes, food, and llamas were also offered. ⚱
In addition, 8,000-year-old paintings have been found in the caves of Cutimbo. These paintings depict human figures and llamas. The chulpás and cave paintings evoke the customs and beliefs of ancient Andean culture
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