Six Ancient Stone Spheres from Diquís Delta in Costa Rica Excavated
The excavated spheres are mostly reburied, to aid their preservation. ( INAH)
In 2021, the MNCR held the “Legado en piedra” exhibition curated by Javier Fallas to spread awareness about these stone spheres. The exhibition also explained the Mexico-Costa Rica collaboration that has resulted in the restoration of eight spheres so far.
The remarkable stone spheres of Diquís are a testimony to the skills of the advanced pre-Hispanic civilization that produced them. Their sculpting in those early times with primitive tools must have been challenging and their production in large numbers is proof that they served an important, though as of now unknown, purpose. In working on their conservation, the joint Mexico-Costa Rica program is preserving a unique and crucial heritage.
Top image: Stone spere excavated in the Diquis Delta of Costa Rica, being restored. Source: INAH
In 2021, the MNCR held the “Legado en piedra” exhibition curated by Javier Fallas to spread awareness about these stone spheres. The exhibition also explained the Mexico-Costa Rica collaboration that has resulted in the restoration of eight spheres so far.
The remarkable stone spheres of Diquís are a testimony to the skills of the advanced pre-Hispanic civilization that produced them. Their sculpting in those early times with primitive tools must have been challenging and their production in large numbers is proof that they served an important, though as of now unknown, purpose. In working on their conservation, the joint Mexico-Costa Rica program is preserving a unique and crucial heritage.
Top image: Stone spere excavated in the Diquis Delta of Costa Rica, being restored. Source: INAH
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20 January 2023
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