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We have them from the main rocks of Killamachay where there is Cave Painting, the first has dimensions: 4 meters high, 1.8 meters deep and 6 m2 wide, the smallest; the second are larger, their dimensions are 8 meters high, 6 meters deep and 60 m2 wide. The rocky forest "Mamacha Lourdes" occupies an area of ​​approximately 1 km2 of rock formations composed largely of fortified granite, in which Killamachay is located, which is a semicircular enclosure surrounded by huge rocks, where there are seven large rocks. and other small ones inside.



A brief description of the caves will allow us to understand the value of the existing art gallery in this place: In the first one, relatively small figures of 15 cm are distinguished. like deer, snake, spider.



My thoughts are great but we can distinguish with clarity and precision the very realistic figures of the "YUTU" (partridge) which is an abundant bird in the Acobamba area, as well as the deer that escape in the opposite direction to their apprehensions, both with a size relatively medium 40 cm. As a result, we distinguish 48 small drawings of hunters surrounding their prey and with a clear vision of the fight between the best of the force and man.







KILLAMACHAY is located 3.8 km., In the northeast of the city of Acobamba, in the annex of Virgen de Lourdes ("Mamacha Lourdes") at 3562 meters, north of 72.5, 72.8 degrees west longitude and 01.01.3 degrees south latitude; According to Javier Pulgar Vidal's geographical division, the territory of Killamachay belongs to the Suni region.







The color used and the color of reddish-brown and brown, these have been painted with indelible colors made from the "Llimpe" sacred clay, as well as the fruits of some plants such as walnut, macha-macha, mullaca. Precisely on them, as if it were a wall mural, there are cave paintings of killamachay, in some cases superimposed, of hunting scenes, probably magical in character; These are scenes in which dogs mate with animals such as: alpacas, llamas, deer, birds, insects, etc. With weapons that in some cases suggest bows and clubs.



In a general view it is estimated that the rock art of killamachay has been worked in the Pre-Agricultural Stadium for 7,000 years BC. Approximately, it is at this stage where man occupies a new territory, coming from Pacaiccasa (Ayacucho) and that will be in a semi-saved state with characteristics of being an animal breeder and a collection of wild fruits. Likewise, it was nomadic and wandering with its hosts and their rocky shelters and shelters in which they also expressed their live shopping experiences to ensure their livelihoods such as the chacco, confinements and other strategies through art. His production instruments were made and carved stones.

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