Muisca raft, representation of the initiation of the new Zipa in the lake of Guatavita, possible source of the legend of El Dorado. It was found in a cave in Pasca, Colombia in 1856, together with many other gold objects. It is 19.5 cm long, 10.1 cm wide and 10.2 cm high. Dated between 1200 and 1500 BC. It is made of an alloy of gold (80%), silver and copper, by using the lost wax method. The cacique in the center is surrounded by attendants and oarsmen ph: Andrew Bertram, ccbysa1.0
Lake Guatavita the site of El Dorado in astrogeography
Lake Guatavita the site of El Dorado in astrogeography - Aquarius plus Gemini as the "hype constellation" and 15° Leo as the heart of gold Related articles: The Origin of…
