Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco
- States
- Mexico
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1993
- Location
- State: Lower California Sud Municipality
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 27.65556, -112.91611
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 714
- WH Site
- 714
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The Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco, a UNESCO World Heritage site, feature prehistoric art created by the indigenous Cochimi people. Dating back thousands of years, these well-preserved murals depict humans, animals, and abstract forms in vibrant red, black, and white hues, offering insight into ancient cultural and spiritual practices. Discovered in a remote desert region, the site includes hundreds of caves and rock shelters, recognized for their historical and archaeological significance.
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• Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco