Majes Valley Petroglyphs

Toro Muerto Boulder Field Petroglyphs in Majes Valley

Toro Muerto is a large boulder field in the Majes Vallye desert overlooking the floodplain of the river Majes (Colca) to the east. It is located some 150km west of Arequipa. It is said that there are more than 5000 engraved boulders at this site and no complete survey has yet been performed. The site is officially protected, but many stones, especially those near the 'entrance' are severely damaged. With no supervision, continuing loss s to be expected. Most characteristic of the petroglyphs are the "dancers" that occur singly, in pairs and in rows. The figures designed using zigzag-shapes. Zigzags and straight lines are a typical feature of Toro Muerto.

Animal Motifs

#1 on the map above

Toro Muerto Felines

#6 on the map above

#10 on the map above

Toro Muerto Other Animals

#8 on the map above

#5 on the map above

Toro Muerto Snakes

Other Animals

The Toro Muerto Area

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Toro Muerto Dancers

#9 on the map at left

Most characteristic of the Toro Muerto pertoglyphs are the so-called 'dancers' that occur singly, in pairs and in rows. Here is a part of a row of four 'dancers' that clearly show the possibly masked faces with 'tears' from the eyes and with plumes or feathers. The figures basically are zigzag-shaped. Zigzags and straight lines are another specific feature of Toro Muerto. Several form 'walls of lines', sometimes one or two meters high.

Toro Muerto People

#2 on the map above

Toro Muerto Face

The Source For Agua Teen Hunger Force?   #3 on the map above

Toro Muerto Zigzags

#7 on the map above

#4 on the map above

Toro Muerto Birds

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La Barranca Petroglyphs
In Majes Valley

Per Maarten van Hoek, the petroglyphs of La Barranca are found next to the main road through the Majes Valley