The Sambu rock paintings are a portal to the past; created during the Neolithic period between 8,000 and 4,000 years ago during local celebrations, they carry immense symbolism.
Discovered in 1973, these paintings in the Sambu-Estação cave depict the rarest animals protected by the community: the Giant Sable Antelope, the Oryx, and the Wild Boar; In a time before the use of writing, these murals served as a visual and spiritual record of the region’s pastoral ancestors.
It is a historical-cultural tourism destination in Ganda, highlighting its archaeological richness.
The paintings await in-depth studies for cataloguing and classification as national heritage, aiming at their conservation.