The Stone Forest of Cumbemayo, Peru

"Located 30 minutes from the city of Cajamarca, the stone forest belongs to the Cumbemayo Archaeological Complex. It is a vast area where multiple and varied stone figures lie known as 'frailones', because of their similarity to a procession of friars. According to research, this place served to worship water, due to the discovery of pre-Inca aqueducts dating from 1000 years B. C. Some of them remain intact to this day. The most important one reaches about one kilometer of length and is carved out of rock. According to legends, this canal transported water from the Pacific Ocean, and had an important spiritual value in relation to this natural resource." Text source: https://www.peru.travel/en/masperu/here-are-the-impressive-stone-forests-of-peru