Saturday, January 15, 2022
Saturday, August 21, 2010
RUMIPAMBA - Archaeology and Ecology Park In Quito
Archaeological excavation of an ancient foundry
.My friend Natalia in the small museum with a large reconstruction of a storage vessel found in the area
. Another dig showing the layers of volcanic ash from several eruptions of Pachincha and a marking where a human skull was found at the bottom.
A principal trail for moving produce to market, worn down several feet over the centures and covered with growth, providing a cool and dry path.
Photo of Jas on the trail, taken with a flash
.
Rumipamba Park is home to many ancient plants used by the indigeneous people for various medicinal purposes
. Another dig, exposing the ruins of an ancient house.
Rendering of what the ancient house looked like.
The views from the park are amazing. This is a view of the Volcano Cayambe