The Sarcophagi of Carajía are unusually large pre-Inca Chachapoyas culture sarcophagi at the archaeological site of Carajía in the Utcubamba Valley, located 18 km northwest of the city of Chachapoyas, Peru in Luya Province, Amazonas Region. The site contains eight Chachapoyan mummies located on a cliffside, referred to by local residents as the “ancient wise men”.
Sarcófagos de Karajía
Position of some of the sarcophagi in the rock
Six of the Sarcophagi
7th Sarcophagus
The Chachapoyas, also called the "Warriors of the Clouds", was a culture of the Andes living in the cloud forests of the southern part of the Department of Amazonas of present-day Peru. The Inca Empire conquered their civilization shortly before the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. At the time of the arrival of the conquistadors, the Chachapoyas were one of the many nations ruled by the Incas, although their incorporation had been difficult due to their constant resistance to Inca troops.
Inside Kuélap
Walls of Soloco fortress, Chachapoyas, Peru
Valley of the Marañón River between Chachapoyas, Peru (Leimebamba District) and Celendín
Sarcophagi of Carajía. Chachapoyas culture.