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Ancient Visions: A 3,000-Year-Old Peruvian Mural Has Wisdom for NowIn the Chao Valley of northern Peru’s La Libertad region, archaeologists have uncovered a mural estimated to be between 3,000 and 4,000 years old. Located within a ceremonial adobe structure at the site known as Huaca Yolanda, this mural features a sophisticated and vivid array of figures, including fish, stars, waves, plants, and abstract geometric shapes. Despite its age, the mural is astonishingly well-preserved, with striking colors such as blue, yellow, and black still visible. The figures exhibit both symbolic and tridimensional qualities, which makes the mural one of the most unique artistic discoveries ever found in the region. The mural measures over five meters long and two meters high and is painted on both sides of a monumental wall. The images are not merely decorative but are believed to reflect a complex cosmology rooted in agriculture, fishing, water cycles, and celestial observation. For example, the fish are depicted with their bodies forming what appear to be nets, possibly referring to fishing practices or fertility. The star-like figures, plants, and aquatic motifs suggest a deep cultural understanding of the interconnectedness between the natural world and the cosmos. This discovery has created significant academic excitement, not only because of its age and symbolic richness but also because of its rarity. Such artistic expression from the preceramic period of the Peruvian coast is practically unheard of, especially one with such advanced three-dimensional modeling and vibrant pigmentation. However, this exceptional archaeological treasure faces immediate threats. The surrounding land is being used for illegal agricultural expansion. Heavy machinery has already entered the archaeological zone, and looting activities are common. Crops have been planted on top of ceremonial structures, and without any formal protection, boundary demarcation, or state surveillance, the site remains vulnerable to irreversible damage. Academics and cultural authorities have issued urgent calls for governmental intervention. They are demanding physical protection of the site, funding for conservation experts, and formal recognition of the mural’s heritage status. There's also an appeal to engage local communities through education, creating awareness about the site's value and potentially transforming it into a center for cultural identity and sustainable tourism. This find echoes a growing archaeological trend in Latin America: murals are no longer seen as just artistic artifacts but as visual archives that preserve ecological, agricultural, and astronomical knowledge from early civilizations. The mural's combination of marine, agricultural, and cosmic elements suggests an ancient worldview where nature, sky, and human practice were deeply intertwined. |
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Ruta Pantera's PanAmerica Investor Club
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RuPa's PanAmerica Investor Club is an investment group designed to acquaint our
members with investor opportunities available in the hemisphere — North, Central and South America.
We have capitalized our fund with $282,000 US and will publish our
results here, updated on a weekly basis.
Please see our livecast, Rupa 2.0 ~ Make Your Connection, for episodes discussing club investments. |
| SYMBOL | NAME | CAP. | %ROI | Earned |
| NA | RuPa Stocks | $7.8K | 3.5% | $222 |
| NA | Real estate 1 | $50K | 19% | $15K |
| NA | Real estate 2 | $26K | 1% | $260 |
| OZK | CD #1 / 7-mo. | $100K | 4.2% | $500 |
| OZK | CD #2 / 7-mo. | $100K | 4.2% | $500 |
| --- | --- | $283.8K | 5.2% | $15K |
RuPa's Latin American Holdings: A Basket of ETFs and Other Funds
Summary: Surprising to us, our basket of Latin American ETFs and Closed-end funds have performed well in a rather rocky market since November 1. We're pleased with the result and may hike our holdings in these funds. Real estate is proving to be a sound strategy, especially in Medellin, Colombia. And our CDs are providing safe place to park capital while we're deciding what to do next, each earning about $500 per month.
Our investment club is created and maintained for entertainment and educational purposes only. We do not offer investment advice or recommend particular stocks, bonds, ETFs or any other investment product. Please refrain from asking Ruta Pantera staff to provide investment advice. Thank you.
