|
||
Petroglyphs, Albergue Ecologico, Ometepe, Nicaragua
|
The Sign That Greeted Our Arrival
This was the sign that greeted our arrival. In addition to the usual restrictions, an entry fee of 25 cordovas was charged (about US $1.15).
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 09:12:43 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1799 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Each Petroglyph Was Covered
All the pre-Columbian petroglyphs, from the smallest to the largest, were covered to protect them from further degradation due to rain.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 09:27:44 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1821 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
A Small Petroglyph Under A Small Enclosure
A small pre-Columbian petroglyph carved into a small boulder, no more than 30 cm across, was covered by an equally small enclosure.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 09:33:08 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1829 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Close-Up Of The Small Boulder's Face
A close-up shot of the small boulder's face revealed detail both of the pre-Columbian petroglyph on it, but also of how much the petroglyph has eroded over the years.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 09:33:14 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1830 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
A Really Huge Boulder
A really huge boulder under a large enclosure was located part way up a hill and among other unadorned boulders. One has to wonder why this boulder was chosen from among so many others.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 10:14:21 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1872 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
The Face Of The Boulder
The face of this huge boulder, with its two sections of pre-Columbian petroglyphs evident. The right-hand face was more eroded than the left-hand face (camera point of view).
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 10:14:21 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1873 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Close Up Of The Left-hand Face
A close up shot of the left-hand face (camera point of view) of the pre-Columbian petroglyphs on the large boulder.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 10:15:07 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1875 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
The Best Example Behind A Fence
The best example of a pre-Columbian petroglyph was in a small field surrounded by a fence with a latched gate to keep livestock out. Humans could pass through the gate to take shots close up like this.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 10:30:16 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1879 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Close-Up Of The Best Example
Here was a close-up shot taken of the best example of a pre-Columbian petroglyph on a large boulder in a fenced yard.
Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs • On slopes of Volcán Maderas • Albergue Ecologico El Porvenir, Ometepe, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Wednesday 25 January 2012) • (Photo taken 10:30:24 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1880 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
home • contact • topic guide • top 25 • photos • video • writing • blogs • upload • terms • privacy |