Archaeologists Discover Rare 3,800-Year-Old Clay Figurine of Frogs at Peru's Vichama Site [View all]

Archaeologists in Peru have announced a remarkable discovery: a 3,800-year-old Clay figurine depicting two frogs, unearthed at the Vichama archaeological site, part of the broader cultural sphere of the Caral civilization—the oldest known civilization in the Americas.

The finding was revealed by Peru’s Ministry of Culture and has drawn attention from researchers worldwide for its symbolic meaning and historical importance. Measuring about 12 centimeters in length, the clay figure represents two small frogs joined at their hind legs. According to experts, this is the first time a clay sculpture of this type has been discovered in Caral-related sites.

Symbolism of Frogs in Andean Culture

Tatiana Abad, lead archaeologist and director of excavations at Vichama, explained that frogs played a significant symbolic role in the Andean worldview.
“In the Andean cosmos, frogs are associated with water and rainfall, essential elements for agricultural cycles and survival in ancient societies,” she said during a press conference in Lima.

The sculpture’s imagery fits with other reliefs and carvings found at Vichama, which portray scenes of scarcity, fertility, and renewal. These artistic representations are believed to reflect the community’s response to environmental crises and climate change that the Caral civilization faced thousands of years ago.

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Vichama Archaeological Center

Sorry, Spanish language documentary, interesting images, however.