Ica Stones

Record summary

The Ica Stones are engraved stones promoted by Javier Cabrera and others as depicting dinosaurs, advanced surgery and lost civilizations in ancient Peru. Archaeologists have generally treated them as modern productions, with peasant artisans reportedly acknowledging manufacture or sale of many examples. Their uncertain collection histories and lack of controlled archaeological contexts make them poor evidence for human–dinosaur coexistence or prehistoric technology. The lead is useful for comparing collector markets, testimonial evidence, iconographic ambiguity and the effects of sensational interpretation on archaeological credibility.