San Agustín
- States
- Colombia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1995
- Location
- Department of Huila: Municipalities of San Augustin and San José de Isnos
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 1.916666667, -76.23333333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 744
- WH Site
- 744
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San Agustín Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia, is renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian monuments and megalithic statues, dating back to the 1st to 8th centuries AD. The park features over 500 stone sculptures, some towering up to 7 meters, carved by an ancient, little-known culture, depicting human figures, animals, and mythological beings. It serves as a vital window into the religious and social practices of this mysterious civilization, making it one of the most significant archaeological sites in South America.