Sunday, May 15, 2011

Museo de Salango: Venus de Valdivia

Salango Museum is located in Salango, Ecuador. It is the most important archaeological site in Ecuador and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. It contains well over 4,000 ceramic artifacts from South America that date back thousands of years ago. The site also has over 6,000 carvings, statues and paintings by indigenous tribes. The Museum is dedicated to the collection and exhibition of ceramic art created by the ancient cultures that inhabited Ecuador prior to its Spanish colonization. This impressive collection consists of a wide variety of ceramics, ranging from single-handled cups and bowls to jugs, bowls and plates -- each beautifully decorated with vivid colors. Meet This Valdivia Venus and discover the ancient cultures of Ecuador. Visit Salango Museum and immerse yourself in this world of science, archeology and art.