Vasija globular (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
The northwestern part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta was inhabited during the Nahuange and Tairona periods by groups of goldsmiths, artisans and stone builders.
Borde de vasija antropomorfo Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
1800 years ago, the predecessors of the Tairona culture began to populate the lowlands of the Sierra, starting a complex process of landscape transformation, which led to the initial building of rudimentary stone walls to hold circular housing platforms.
Borde de vasija antropomorfa Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
800 years later, the descendants of these people were colonizing the northern and western sides of the Sierra, applying their extensive knowledge of architecture and engineering.
Tapa Cerámica Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
As recently as 500 years ago, the Taironas had hundreds of towns in this vast territory, specializing in the manufacture of various products.
Urna Funeraria Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
Ceramics are divided into two distinct groups, the cream colored type for household activities and the black colored type for ritual use.
Vasija con vertedera (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
In terms of iconography the image stands out, as shown in shapes in masks and in gold and stone pendants.
Vasija zoomorfa Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
The bat hold several symbolisms in Tairona society, as is a mammal than can fly, and even though is blind it can handle with high achievement the flight into the darkness.
Vasija con aplique zoomorfo (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
Some of these characteristics transform the image of the bat into a sacred representation. That is why the religious leader, a man transformed into a bat, was depicted on pottery objects.
Urna Funeraria Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
The Tairona had a complex sociopolitical organization, and advanced knowledge of engineering and architecture is reflected in the remains of large lytic works, room plants, roads, retaining walls, stairs and bridges.
Bandeja Cultura Tairona (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
The practice of the weave was widely explored in this territory. The Cotton were spun using spindles that were driven by engraved stone whorls, and the resulting thread was used for making blankets, caps, bags and nets.
Alcarraza Cerámica (1800 a 400 AP) by Cultura TaironaMuseo Arqueológico de los Pueblos Karib
The Spanish conquest led them to the gradual abandonment of their settlements, even though the invaders were unable to fully colonize the Sierra because of the fierce Tairona resistance.
