Location: Santa Rosa, Moruca, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1995 Historical Background / Description: Located within close proximity to the Heroes of Moruca Monument is the Stephen Campbell Monument. This monument was built to commemorate the life of Stephen Campbell who was the first Indigenous person to be elected into Parliament on September …
Location: Santa Rosa, Moruca, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1995 Historical Background / Description: The Heroes of Moruca Monument is located in Santa Rosa Mission, Moruca, Essequibo. The monument was proposed by Mr. Basil Rodrigues, a retired schoolteacher, to commemorate the accomplishments of Indigenous peoples, who contributed significantly to the community. It was …
Location: Wauna, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1974 Historical Background / Description: The Republic Arch is located approximately 48.3 kilometres (30 miles) from central Mabaruma, in the village of Wauna. Wauna, which means “Crane” (the bird) was established in 1963. This metal arch was constructed in 1974 by the Government in commemoration of …
Location: Mabaruma, Essequibo Classification: Natural Site Period/ Year Built: Not Applicable Historical Background / Description: The Kissing Rocks are located 3.2 kilometres (2 miles) from central Mabaruma. It can be found within the vicinity of the Mabaruma creek which leads to the Aruka River. Access to the site can be gained via a foot trail. …
Location: Mabaruma, Essequibo Classification: Natural Site Period/ Year Built: Not Applicable Historical Background / Description: Hosororo Falls is a series of rapid streams flowing down the Hosororo Hill; the word Hosororo means “pouring water”. The waterfall is located 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) from Mabaruma. The site is flanked by trees along its bank and is …
Location: Mabaruma, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1990 Historical Background / Description: The Mabaruma Stone Monument is located in the heart of the Mabaruma village. The monument which measures 3 metres (10 feet) in height and 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in width was built in commemoration of the Indigenous people’s way of life. …
Location: Mabaruma, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Not known Historical Background / Description: The Cenotaph is located in central Mabaruma and was constructed of reinforced concrete. It is a pillar like structure which tapers towards the top. The monument commemorates those British Guiana soldiers who died in World Wars I (1914-1918) and II …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: 1880 Historical Background / Description: Stabroek Market, a focal point in downtown Georgetown was built on approximately 7,135 square metres (76,800 square feet) of land. The market, which was built both on land and land reclaimed from the Demerara River, was completed and declared opened on November …
Location: Rupununi, Essequibo Classification: Archaeological Period/ Year Built: Predates 5000 BC Historical Background / Description: Petroglyphs are scattered across the Aishalton district in the Rupununi, Savannah. Aishalton is one of the most populated settlements in the Upper Takutu-Rupununi region and serves as the administrative centre of the southern sub-district. Makatau Mountain, located some 3 kilometres …
Location: Pakaraima, Essequibo . Classification: Natural Site Period/ Year Built: Dates back 2 billion years Historical Background / Description: Mount Roraima, the highest of the Pakaraima Mountain range in South America, is a part of the ancient Guiana Shield. This mountain contains some of the oldest geological formations known to man dating back to almost …
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