Indigenous Elders Decode Ancient Rock Art Filled With Shamans Spiritually Transforming Into Animals

The researchers found that the rock motifs convey a hidden spiritual dimension that shamans navigate by transforming into animals.

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 51 words · Jacob Keller

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For much of the last century, research in this northwestern region was obstructed by political unrest and inaccessibility.

Researchers found that the art represents spiritual journeys where shamans transform into animals.

Serrania de la lindosa ancient rock art Indigenous

Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0)

Serrania de la lindosa ancient rock art Indigenous

Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0)

Serrania de la lindosa ancient rock art Indigenous

Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0)

Serrania de la lindosa ancient rock art Indigenous

Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0)

Serrania de la lindosa ancient rock art Indigenous

Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0)