Národní park Sete Cidades

Národní park · Piauí, 🇧🇷 Brazílie

Rozloha 63 km²

Časové pásmo America/Fortaleza

Oficiální web www.icmbio.gov.br/portal/visitacao1/unidades-abertas-a-visitacao/208-parque-nacional-das-sete-cidades

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Sete Cidades National Park Essentials

Sete Cidades National Park in Piauí preserves a unique landscape of sandstone formations sculpted by wind and rain over 190 million years. Divided into seven distinct 'cities,' the park features iconic shapes like the Turtle Rock and Triumphal Arch. Beyond its geology, the site contains significant prehistoric rock art and archaeological sites, such as the Inscription Rock. Trails lead to natural springs and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding semi-arid scrubland.

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Archaeological Sites

Sete Cidades National Park in Piauí contains some of Brazil's most significant prehistoric rock art. These archaeological sites feature red pigment paintings depicting human figures, animals, and geometric symbols attributed to ancient hunter-gatherer groups. The inscriptions, found on massive sandstone formations within the park's geological 'cities,' offer insights into human occupation dating back thousands of years. Visitors can observe distinct motifs such as hands and various zoomorphic representations along the park's designated archaeological trails.

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