The Serpent of Pascaud

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Origin and history

Le Serpent de Pascaud is an engraved rock dating from the Pre-Columbian period, located in the municipality of Remire-Montjoly, Guyana. It belongs to a larger set of engraved rocks, including those of Pavée Creek and Palulu, grouped under the name Mahury rocks. These engravings testify to the presence and artistic practices of Amerindian populations in the region before the arrival of Europeans.

The site of the Serpent de Pascaud is distinguished by nine separate engravings, distributed on the sides of the Mahury Mountain. These rock works, typical of pre-Columbian art, have been officially recognized for their heritage value. The engraved rock of the Pascaud Serpent was listed as historical monuments by order of 8 March 2002, emphasizing its cultural and archaeological importance.

Today, this monument is owned by the department of Guyana. Although its accessibility and precise location (9131 Route des Plages, Remire-Montjoly) are documented, its geographical accuracy remains estimated to be poor (level 5 out of 10). This site is part of a larger heritage of engraved rocks in the region, offering an overview of the artistic traditions of the indigenous peoples of Guyana.

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