A double-sided polychrome mural, over 16 feet wide and 6.5 feet high, has been discovered at Huaca Yolanda in Peru. Dating back 3,000 to 4,000 years, it predates ceramic production in the region. The mural features notable 3D designs with figures painted in blue, yellow, and black, including marine fauna, stars, and plants. This exceptional piece reveals a spiritual connection to water and fertility, linked to ritualistic practices. Its preservation is attributed to being buried for protection during the construction of a later structure. It represents a significant archaeological find that showcases early architectural complexity in the region.
The mural, carved in high and low relief, is unique in the Peruvian archaeological record for its 3D design and iconography, including a fish caught in a net, stars, and plants, painted in striking colors.
Ana Cecilia Mauricio Llonto emphasized that the mural's three-dimensional forms and use of cool colors like blue signal a ritual relationship with the sea and natural cycles.
The structural complexity and deliberate color use of the mural demonstrate remarkable planning, suggesting it was part of a sacred space dedicated to rituals linked to water and fertility.
The mural is in an excellent state of preservation, buried in antiquity to facilitate the construction of another structure, which was a common practice at Huaca Yolanda.
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