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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
It was a vast fortified city and an important trade center.
Cantona controlled the trade route between the Gulf Coast and the Central Highlands. The inhabitants became important producers of artifacts made of obsidian, there were more than 300 workshops where the skilled craftmen worked with the obsidian.
It covered about 12 square kilometers and was a prominent city from 600 to 900 A.D. The site reached its cultural heyday between 300 B.C. and 600 A.D. and, around 150 d.C., the site had as many as 27 ball courts.
Must see Buildings
Cantona was connected by a complex and efficient network of roads, it is estimated that there were around 4,000 interconnected streets around the site, and some other roads and thoroughfares connecting Cantona with the agricultural fields, quarries, deposits and other towns. The ancient city was characterized for its asymmetric architecture that was the result of uneven terrain.
The impressive buildings were built with carved stones (one atop the other) alleys and platforms without any Stucco or cement mortar and decorated the facades using the color and natural texture of the stones. Today the southern part of the city has been explored and restored. This covers a large portion of the main civic and religious center, some streets, closed plazas with pyramids and six ballcourts, as well as a residential area.
Especially worth visiting the Eastern Plaza or Mirador Pyramid, with a nice panoramic view of the archaeological site. Other important structures are the Ballcourt 7 Complex and the Ballcourt 5 Complex. It is also recommended to visit the residential units surrounded by periphery walls.
Cantona
Cantona Site Museum
The museum displays many of the pieces found in one of the most extensive and populous metropolis in Mesoamerica.
In its exhibition you can see bone remains of regional animals, a number of everyday ítems, musical instruments, shell ornaments and human bone remains.
Location
It is located between the municipalities of Tepeyahualco and Coyoaco, an hour from Teziutlán and an hour and a half northeast of the city of Puebla.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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