Las Labradas (Sinaloa) facts for kids
Las Labradas is an archaeological site located on the coast of Sinaloa, Mexico. An archaeological site is a place where people find old things from the past. This special spot is known for its ancient rock carvings.
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What are the Las Labradas Rock Carvings?
Las Labradas is famous for its many petroglyphs. Petroglyphs are pictures or symbols carved into rocks. These carvings were made by ancient people long ago. Some of the carvings at Las Labradas are from the 800s and 900s. Others might be thousands of years old!
Where are the Carvings Found?
The rock carvings are mostly found on a cliff. This cliff is made of volcanic rock. It is called La Ventana, which means 'The Window'. The site is on a beach near the Piaxtla River. This river flows into the Gulf of California.
Why are These Carvings Special?
Las Labradas is considered one of the most important places for rock art in all of North and South America. The carvings are very unique and artistic. They show many different things. You can see shapes of plants, flowers, and fish. There are also figures of humans and animal-like creatures. These figures are often styled in a strange and interesting way.
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Petroglyphs of the archaeological site of Las Labradas, situated on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio (Mexican state of Sinaloa)
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Petroglyphs of the archaeological site of Las Labradas, situated on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio (Mexican state of Sinaloa)
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Petroglyphs of the archaeological site of Las Labradas, situated on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio (Mexican state of Sinaloa)
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Petroglyphs of the archaeological site of Las Labradas, situated on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio (Mexican state of Sinaloa)
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Petroglyphs of the archaeological site of Las Labradas, situated on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio (Mexican state of Sinaloa)
See also
In Spanish: Las Labradas (Sinaloa) para niños
