Brazil
Cavernas do Peruaçu APA
The Cavernas do Peruaçu contain archaeological sites and caves with rock art in a karst landscape. The area has been inhabited by people for over 12,000 years. The rock art is diverse, was created in various styles over different periods, and also in interaction with each other. The paintings include geometric and anthropomorphic figures.
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Official Information
- Full Name
- Cavernas do Peruaçu Federal Environmental Protection Area (APA) / Veredas Do Peruaçu State Park (ID: 1124)
- Country
- Brazil
- Status
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On tentative list 1998
Site history
History of Cavernas do Peruaçu APA
- 1998: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- Criteria
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org
Related Resources
- ccsp.it — Rock Art in the Peruaçu valley
- icom-cc-publications-online.org — Rock art conservation in the Peruaçu valley
Community Information
- Community Category
- Natural landscape: Karst landscapes and caves
- Archaeological site: Rock Art
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