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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
This Olmec settlement is located on the banks of the Coatzacoalcos River.
This site dates back to the Early Preclassic period more than 3,200 years ago.
Must see Buildings
The most exciting discoveries at the site are the volcanic stone sculptures, like thrones and the colossal heads of more than 2 meters in height, and weigh up to 28 tons. This enormous stone boulders were brought from the Cerro Cintepec volcano in the Tuxtla mountains. Up to 124 stone sculptures have been discovered, and it is suspected that many more remain buried.
The central cemetery had 36 tombs organized in two irregular rows while the eastern cemetery had 28 tombs laid out in rows without any apparent order. In the south there are other tombs lined in four large buildings.Sculptures of humans, felines, birds and supernatural monsters related to the way rulers proclaimed their power have also been found at the site.In the site has also been found maller sculptures of humans, felines, birds, and supernatural monsters related with the way the rulers proclaimed their power.
San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán
Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Site Museum
It has a small museum with three rooms where some of the sculptural samples found in the archaeological site are exhibited. Its collection consists of almost 90 pieces including anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures, as well as architectural elements, photographs and reproductions of some of the Olmec heads.
Location
Cuauhtémoc and Zaragoza s/n, Community of San Lorenzo in the ejido of Teonochtitlán, Veracruz, approximately one hour and 45 minutes from Coatzacoalcos.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.