San Agustin, Archaeological complex Colombia.

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The colossal bird sculpture stands at an impressive height of 2.3 meters, expertly carved from volcanic rock, and is a proud part of the sprawling San Agustín archaeological zone - a vast complex showcasing the largest collection of pre-Columbian megalithic funerary monuments and statues in existence. This remarkable site features burial mounds, terraces, intricately designed funerary structures, stone statues, and the awe-inspiring Fuente de Lavapatas monument - an exquisite religious structure carved directly into the stone bed of a stream. The masterpieces on display vividly demonstrate the boundless creativity and innovative spirit of a thriving northern Andean culture that reached its zenith between the 1st and 8th centuries.