Reliefs in ancient Andean ruins are often found in large temples and believed to have religious significance. Few survive, as they are made of clay and are highly vulnerable to the weather. However, the temple is relatively well preserved, as it was covered with stones when another temple was built on top of it in a later age. “[Part of the reliefs] clearly show their positions and combinations, which help us understand the worldview that ancient Andeans belived in,” said Shibata, a specialist in Andean archaeology. “There must be more than 10 reliefs that we haven’t excavated yet.”
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:39:01 +0000
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