Engraved rocks of the Montagne Favard

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The engraved rocks of the Favard Mountain, also known as the engraved rock of Kaw, are a historical monument located in the municipality of Regina, Guyana. This prehistoric site is distinguished by a rock decorated with motifs obtained by stitching and polishing, covering a surface of about two meters by a meter fifty. Among the representations, we distinguish an anthropomorphic figure and two zoomorphic figures, interpreted as snakes, including a bodace and a surucuru. These engravings testify to the rock art present in this Amazon region.

The site was mentioned for the first time in an inventory in 1952 and was the subject of an in-depth study published in 1974 in the journal Connaissance de la Guiana. This work provided a better understanding of the techniques and symbols used by local prehistoric populations. In recognition of its heritage value, the site was listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments by Order of September 16, 1991.

The engraved rocks of the Favard Mountain are located precisely in the commune of Regina, identified by the code Insee 97301, in the department and region of Guyana. Their geographical location is estimated with average accuracy (level 5 out of 10), according to available data. This monument illustrates the cultural and historical importance of rock engravings in Guyana, offering an overview of the beliefs and artistic practices of pre-Columbian societies in the region.

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