Rock engraved by Grand Beauregard Sud

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Origin and history

The engraved rock of Grand Beauregard Sud is a historical monument located in the municipality of Remire-Montjoly, Guyana. This site is remarkable for its main petroglyph, a head carved in medium relief, typical of Native American rock art. According to available sources, this figure could represent Christ and date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, a period marked by European colonization and cultural exchanges with local populations.

The monument was listed in the historic monuments inventory by order of March 8, 2002, recognizing its heritage value. The engraved rock is located precisely at the following address: 35 Route du Mahury Rd1, 97354 Remire-Montjoly. This type of archaeological vestige bears witness to the artistic and spiritual practices of Amerindian communities, while illustrating the external influences suffered during the colonial period.

The petroglyphs, like that of Grand Beauregard Sud, play an important role in understanding the pre-Columbian and colonial cultures of Guyana. They provide an overview of beliefs, artistic techniques and interactions between Aboriginal peoples and settlers. The protection of this site helps to preserve a fragile heritage, exposed to weather and natural erosion.

Practical information about the site visit is not detailed in available sources. However, its listing as historical monuments suggests that it is accessible under certain conditions, although its exact location may be difficult to identify without precise guidance. The Mérimée base, the official reference of the French architectural heritage, lists this monument under the code INSEE 97309, corresponding to the municipality of Remire-Montjoly in Guyana.

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