Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Archaeological Sites in Chiapas
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
This settlement transformed from an small village to a large ceremonial center mixe-zoque.
The site became consolidated as the most important on the banks of the Grijalva River.
The settlement has several stages and used to had close ties to neighboring Maya and Olmec cultures.
It is from the beginning of the Christian era that stone buildings began to be built and from the year 400 it was dominated by the Zapotecs and the Mayans. In the year 900 the Chiapanecas reoccupied the site and remained in this settlement until the colonial era.
Must see Buildings
At its peak, it counted about 200 structures including a number of plazas and courtyards. After a year of excavation there are several buildings that can be visited, Structures 1, 5, 7 and 32, those were used for administrative and ritual activities.
Burials and rich offerings of important characters have also been discovered on the site. The finding of a ruler dating from 700 to 500 BC is one of the most important discoveries, the offer includes personal ítems with more than 1,000 pieces of jade.
Chiapa de Corzo
Location
It is located 17 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, arriving in the city of Chiapa de Corzo, entering through the downtown or by the old road of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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