South America here is divided in 15 territories.
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Sima Humboldt, Sima Martel
Sima Humboldt in the middle part of picture and Sima Martel in the far background.
Photo taken in 1992 by Luis Ruiz Berti, public domain.
"On the top of the grim, forest covered mountain, in a cave, there is living Evil Spirit, hunting for humans. Sometimes he is heard devouring human flesh and then a terrible sound "Sari... sari..." is heard."
This legend of Ye'kuana Indians gave the name to Sarisariñama tepui – a spectacular, forested table-top mountain in one of the most remote areas in South America - south-eastern Venezuela.
It was only on 25th November, 1961 that a famous jungle pilot Harry Gibson happened to fly over this mysterious mountain and spotted something unusual – a carpet of beautiful green forest that was perforated by two enormous and apparently very deep holes – each having a patch of forest at their bottoms. In the fantasies of many people this unusual natural phenomenon promised exciting discoveries – may be prehistoric animals still be living there?
2009 Gatis Pāvils