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Sinú: Echoes of Gold and Water The Zenú, or Sinú, people represent a remarkable chapter in Colombian prehistory—a civilization that flourished between 200 BCE and 1600 CE along the Sinú and San Jorge rivers. Their legacy endures not only in archaeological discoveries but also in breathtaking artistry, particularly their mastery of goldwork and hydraulic engineering, achievements that continue to fascinate historians and anthropologists alike. Understanding Sinú requires delving into a complex tapestry of cultural practices, social organization, and artistic innovation—a journey illuminated b…
A chart of sinú's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
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