(english translation of aymara narration)
In ancient times great fear arose
Among the inhabitants of
Tiahuanacu, the spaniards were
Coming into their lands. the indians
Retreated to their houses in great fear
And closed themselves in total
Isolation without food or water
They sat down in great sorrow with
Knees bent and heads bowed (they
Are called chullpas) and died
They were buried in this position
Others froze to death in a standing
Position like stone monoliths
(monolitos). the indians who live
There today are very poor - no
Clothes or food. they seek a better
Life and move to the cities where they
Learn to read, write and do any kind
Of work. they earn money and don't
Want to return to their homelands
Night calls through the air
Reaching for it's solitude
Dusk lures like a lyre beckoning
The quietude
In ancient times great fear arose
Among the inhabitants of
Tiahuanacu, the spaniards were
Coming into their lands. the indians
Retreated to their houses in great fear
And closed themselves in total
Isolation without food or water
They sat down in great sorrow with
Knees bent and heads bowed (they
Are called chullpas) and died
They were buried in this position
Others froze to death in a standing
Position like stone monoliths
(monolitos). the indians who live
There today are very poor - no
Clothes or food. they seek a better
Life and move to the cities where they
Learn to read, write and do any kind
Of work. they earn money and don't
Want to return to their homelands
Night calls through the air
Reaching for it's solitude
Dusk lures like a lyre beckoning
The quietude
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