Ometepe History:
The name Ometepe means two hills in the native nahuatl language. The island measures 276 square kilometers and it houses two majestic volcanoes connected through a small strip of land (from www.vianica.com).
The history of this island is very interesting. Academics explain that the first inhabitants were people from South America in 1500 b.c. They were traveling looking for a better place to live.
Then, the island was used as a refuge for pirates during The Conquista. That is why Ometepe has many interesting things to learn.
Ometepe Art
The different expressions of Ometepian art reflects the influence of natives' customs and their history. There are a lot of pottery spread around the island.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Moon Pottery | It is similar to animal forms and maya's figures. Its color material is ivory with a mix of little yellow. |
| Black Pottery | Its color is dark black and its surface is well-finished. The pottery forms are kitchen tools. Its dimension is small. |
| Petroglyph | There are about 1700 petroglyphs in the region. These petroglyphs reflects religious ritual. |
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