Werehpai
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Werehpai is an archaeological site in Suriname consisting of several caves containing petroglyphs of pre-Columbian origin. The site is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the village of Kwamalasamutu.[1] With 313 identified petroglyphs, Werehpai is by far the largest pre-Columbian petroglyph site known in Suriname, and perhaps the largest in all of the Guianas.[2]
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Location | Near Kwamalasamutu |
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Region | Sipaliwini District |
Coordinates | 2°22′51″N 56°40′56″W |
Type | Petroglyphs |
History | |
Periods | pre-Columbian era |
Cultures | Amerindian |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 2007 |
Archaeologists | Aad Versteeg, Abelardo Sandoval |
Public access | Yes |
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