March
03
/ 2013
In December 2012, a publication came out regarding significant findings in the area of Panama where archaeologists discovered shaman stones in a cave that date back more than 4000 years. The cave is known as Casita de Piedra (rock shelter) close to the town of Boquete. The significance of the find is that it provides the oldest evidence of shaman activity in history. Twelve unusual rocks and crystals were found, their purpose which remains unclear. Archaeologists suggest that the stones were carried there but there is no proof of that, nor the way they were carried. Archaeologists suggest that the stones were used for healing or for practicing shamanism. Some of the stones contained magnetite, a material with strong magnetic
