THE FACE

In the Amazon and other forests around the world, indigenous peoples have always existed. For thousands of years, they have supervision to master their environment without destroying it. Part of their territories management is closely linked to their worldview and spirituality, which also involves sites considered sacred. The Harakbut Face is one of the most impressive of all.
The virtual recreation of the Harakbut Face, through technologies like 3D modeling and virtual reality, aims to preserve this venerated site, allowing for a respectful connection with its cultural and spiritual legacy without damaging it.

During times of war with other indigenous groups, Harakbut combatants would go to this site to request for the energy and courage needed in battle. According to oral tradition, there are two other faces that also played a symbolic role in the Harakbut worldview, but their exact location is currently unknown.

The Harakbut Face Archaeological Site is considered a hallowed place for this indigenous people. Although there is no evidence that the face has human intervention, the site was considered an amana (a Harakbut word) used to designate natural spaces such as cliffs or imposing rock formations, which the ancient Harakbut saw as places of power where religious journeys could be made to ask for protection, strength, or good fortune.

During times of war with other indigenous groups, Harakbut combatants would go to this site to request for the energy and courage needed in battle. According to oral tradition, there are two other faces that also played a symbolic role in the Harakbut worldview, but their exact location is currently unknown.