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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
This site was founded around 900 B.C.
This powerful Totonac capital dominated much of the present day Veracruz and Puebla.
The site had a complex infrastructure and a system of barrier to protected the city from constant flooding, and an amazing hydraulic network which channeled the waters to the river Actopan.
It was the first urban settlement where the Spaniards meet the natives. The conquerors allied with the Totonac chief to attack the mighty Aztec Empire, ruled by the Mexicas.
Cempoala
Must see Buildings
Among the most important buildings are:
El Pimiento (the Pepper)
The exterior decoration has representations of human skulls.
Templo de la Cruz (Temple of the Cross)
The temple still preserves remains of interesting fresco paintings with celestial motifs.
Temple of the Caritas (Little Faces)
Templo del Sol o la Gran Pirámide (Great pyramid or Temple of the Sun)
It is the most spectacular structure on the site and bears a resemblance to the Temple of the Sun in Tenochtitlán.
Other important structures
System IV, a large walled enclosure; the Temple of Quetzalcóatl with a quadrangular base and the Temple of Ehécatl, a round building dedicated to the god of the wind.
Cempoala Site Museum
The museum is surrounded by the flora and fauna of the region and an exhibit of statues of gods, remains of walls, wall painting, figurines of men and animals and various utensils.
Location
Francisco del Paso y Troncoso No. 38, Úrsulo Galván, Veracruz, approximately 50 minutes from the Port of Veracruz.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
English 
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