Images, petroglyphs of Panama

Castillo petroglyph, Nueva Suiza, near Volcan

the Castillo petroglyph located in feild in the town of Nueva Suiza, near Volcan. It purports to show the eruptions of 1450 A.D. that took place on Baru Volcano.

The stone is on land owned by the Castillo family, Sisters Olga and Gladys sit atop the rock and give reference to its size.

carving on the west of the rock shows lava flow, possibly from the same eruption in 1450.

The spirals can be found on petroglyphs throughout the world. This is the oldest universal symbol. It may denote hot spots where lava is flowing out.

The Caldera petroglyphs