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Itacoatiaras of Ingá River

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The Itacoatiaras of Ingá River are groups of rock drawings. Primarily it consists of a vertical wall (Ingá Stone) that’s is 46 meters long by 3.8 meters high. Several figures are carved in low relief in this set, suggesting the representation of animals, fruits, and human constellations like Orion and Milky Way. They date back to before 10,000 BC. It also shows the spread of human population across South America.

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Itacoatiaras of Ingá River (ID: 6000)
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On tentative list 2015 Site history
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2015: Added to Tentative List
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whc.unesco.org
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First published: 21/12/25.

Zoë Sheng

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Itacoatiaras of Ingá River (On tentative list)

Itacoatiaras of Ingá River by Roman Bruehwiler

First off apologies for not having pictures. They were on my camera and I don't know what happened to them after I copied them so the review has been pending for ages and now I'll just submit without. Second, ensure you plan this correctly. The opening times for the museum and "Pedra do Ingá" site is ONLY in the mornings. I don't know why but I suppose it's because this area of the country is not visited much overall so they limit their time just to the morning. It's also closed on Mondays but that's not so odd. The strange opening times are a problem if you are staying in Recife like me, or like most people. I will give you three options: a) have a hotel near the site. I didn't find anything suitable and it might be bad for having food options but you'll then have less time to travel for sure. B) Have a hotel at the outskirts northwest of Recife. It will save you a good hour traveling through the horrible town traffic. You can then leave at 8-9 ish and still make the site in time. C) Like me, leaving VERY early. I mean 6am. It will take away all the bad traffic in town and then only require 2 hours of traveling. You'll miss breakfast at your place so plan accordingly. You'll then arrive at the site for the opening time and still have enough time to see Santa Cruz de Itamaracá Fort or …

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