Guachimonton Archaeological Zone (Teuchitlan)

Mexico / Jalisco / Teuchitlan /
 archaeological site, prehistoric, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Guachimonton is an archaeological site dating to the Middle-Late Classic Period (ca. 200-900 A.D.) that belongs to the Teuchitlan tradition, a prehistoric cultural complex. The site itself is composed by a very unique form of architecture particular to the region of West Mexico: circular pyramids (the guachimontones) surrounded by a sunken patio, with 8 to 12 step-pyramid platforms outward facing for thatch hut temples. There is also a ball court on the site, which according to some researchers, is the longest of its kind in all Mesoamerica. The entire monumental construction sits on the foothills overlooking the modern town of Teuchitlan.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guachimontones
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Coordinates:   20°41'42"N   103°50'9"W
This article was last modified 18 years ago