Fuerte de Samaipata (1998)
Bolivia
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The archaeological site of Samaipata consists of two parts: the hill with its
many carvings, believed to have been the ceremonial centre of the old town
(14th–16th centuries), and the area to the south of the hill, which formed the
administrative and residential district.
The huge sculptured rock, dominating the town below, is a unique testimony to pre-Hispanic traditions and beliefs, and has no parallel anywhere in the Americas.
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In its justification for inscription UNESCO states that the sculptured rock at Samaipata is the dominant ceremonial feature of an urban settlement that represents the apogee of this form of prehispanic religious and political centre. Samaipata bears outstanding witness to the existence in this Andean region of a culture with highly developed religious traditions, illustrated dramatically in the form of immense rock sculptures.
Other World Heritage Sites in Bolivia (on this site). Inactive links are not described on stamps. Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, Bolivia-section, for further information about the individual properties.
Revised 03 aug 2006 |
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