La Chaquira Site Observations and Challenges

The video discusses the Surcolombiana region, focusing on the historical and current state of La Chaquira, a site with significant sculptures. Over the years, the site has experienced structural changes, leading to preservation challenges. The sculptures have astronomical significance, aligning with solstices and equinoxes. Experts suggest costly preservation methods, including relocating the sculptures. The site faces risks due to geological shifts, threatening its future.

How many years ago did the site of La Chaquira have a staircase on both sides?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 12 years

What did the narrator observe about the stones at the site?

• They were getting larger

• They were changing color

• They were disappearing

• They were moving downwards

How many figures does the large sculpture approximately have?

• Four

• Seven

• Five

• Six

What was the approximate separation between the sculpture and the rock behind it initially?

• 5 centimeters

• 2 centimeters

• 3 centimeters

• 4 centimeters

What did people do 30 years ago to take photographs at the site?

• Built a platform

• Used drones

• Passed from one side to the other

• Climbed the rocks

What is one of the proposed solutions to stabilize the site?

• Build a new structure

• Move the sculpture to another location

• Paint the stones

• Cover the site with a roof

What is one of the challenges mentioned in stabilizing the site?

• Lack of interest

• Weather conditions

• High cost

• Lack of materials

How many figures are highlighted during the solstices at the site?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What is the significance of the site in relation to the solstices?

• It is a place for religious ceremonies

• It is a historical battlefield

• It is related to the observation of planets and the sun

• It marks the start of the rainy season

What is the main concern if the site is not stabilized?

• The stones will change color

• The site will become a tourist attraction

• The site will become a forest

• The sculpture will break and be lost