فن الكهف الغامض في جوكستلاهواكا: لمحة عن تأثير الأولمك في أمريكا الوسطى
The Juxtlahuaca cave, located in the المكسيكي state of Guerrero, stands as a significant archaeological site that offers a rare window into the artistic and cultural practices of ancient أمريكا الوسطى. This cave, along with the nearby Oxtotitlán cave, houses some of the earliest and most sophisticated painted art known in the region, displaying clear links to Olmec motifs and iconography. The presence of these murals in Juxtlahuaca not only highlights the artistic prowess of the people who created them but also raises intriguing questions about the extent of Olmec influence across Mesoamerica.
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الكهف وموقعه
Situated approximately 45 km southeast of Chilpancingo, the capital of محارب, Juxtlahuaca forms part of a national park that has become a favored destination for spelunkers and researchers alike. The cave system, also known as the Grutas de Juxtlahuaca, extends slightly over 5 km, with its murals located over a kilometre down a long cavern. The journey to these paintings is an arduous one, requiring roughly two hours of descent through passages that are at times partially submerged in water. Despite these challenges, the allure of the cave’s art draws both adventurers and scholars, eager to unravel its mysteries.
لوحات القوة والأسطورة
Among the most striking images within the Juxtlahuaca cave is بويات 1, which depicts a large bearded man adorned in a black cloak, a striped tunic, and an elaborate headpiece, his limbs covered with jaguar fur. This figure, standing at 2 meters tall, is seen brandishing a trident at a smaller, crouched figure beside him, while carrying a long, snakelike object. This portrayal of human-on-human dominance, possibly indicative of التضحية البشرية, is a rare example of Olmec-style art depicting such themes.
Equally captivating is the painting of a red Feathered Serpent adorned with green plumes, positioned near a youthful-looking red jaguar. The presence of these figures, alongside a design on a stalagmite interpreted as a معبديسلط الضوء على الأهمية الروحية والأسطورية العميقة التي تحملها هذه اللوحات لمبدعيها.
سر تأثير الأولمك
The discovery of these paintings, first professionally documented in the early 1960s, has led researchers to estimate their creation to the Early Preclassic period (1200-900 BC). The exact reasons for the presence of Olmec-influenced art in Juxtlahuaca, situated hundreds of kilometers from the أولميك heartland, remain a subject of speculation. The frequent depiction of caves in Olmec art, as seen in various “altars” and monuments, suggests a cultural reverence for such التكوينات الطبيعيةربما كبوابات للعالم الروحي.
التحف والنتائج الأخرى
بالإضافة إلى الجداريات، أسفرت Juxtlahuaca عن اكتشافات أخرى مثيرة للاهتمام، مثل عشرات الهياكل العظمية التي تم العثور عليها في ما يسمى بقاعة الموتى. تشير هذه المدافن القديمة، بعضها ممتد وبعضها في وضع الجنين، ومغطاة بقشرة من الهوابط، إلى أهمية الكهف باعتباره موقع الدفن. Furthermore, the presence of a 250-foot artificial canal near the paintings adds another layer of mystery to the site, its purpose still unknown.
وفي الختام
The Juxtlahuaca cave offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural practices of ancient Mesoamerica, particularly the influence of الأولمك civilization. The murals within this cave not only showcase the artistic skill of their creators but also provide valuable insights into the spiritual and societal values of the time. As research continues, the secrets of Juxtlahuaca may further illuminate the complex tapestry of أمريكا الوسطى التاريخ والثقافة.
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