AAE : Valle del Encanto – Ancient Petroglyphs & Mortars of Chile’s El Molle Culture

Deep in Chile’s Coquimbo Region, the Valle del Encanto (Valley of Enchantment) holds a mysterious collection of ancient petroglyphs and cup-marked stones that date back over 1,500 years. Created by the El Molle culture, one of the earliest known pre-Columbian societies in the region, these enigmatic carvings depict anthropomorphic figures, animals, and geometric patterns, possibly linked to spiritual or astronomical beliefs.

Archaeologists believe the valley may have served as a sacred site or gathering place for rituals, given the presence of ceremonial mortars carved into the rocks. Some symbols resemble those found in other ancient cultures of the Americas, raising questions about early cultural connections and migrations.

Could these markings reveal more about the early peoples of South America? What secrets remain hidden in the desert landscape of northern Chile? Join Ancient American Explorer as we investigate the mysteries of Valle del Encanto and its forgotten past.

📍 Location: Coquimbo Region, Chile
📅 Estimated Age: 200–700 CE (El Molle Culture)
🗿 Key Features: Petroglyphs, cup-marked stones, ritual sites