Han Yangling Pyramid South — Cholula (Puebla)
Han Yangling Pyramid South Site
Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE)·Bronze Age·🇲🇽 Cholula, Mexico
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About Han Yangling Pyramid South — Cholula (Puebla)
Han Yangling Pyramid South in Cholula, Mexico is a Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE) tumulus attributed to Bronze Age culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Bronze Age site illustrating Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE) tumulus traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Han Yangling Pyramid South
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Bronze Age
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 800 BCE
- Period
- Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Bronze Age
- Purpose
- Ceremonial centre and settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
19.1439° N · 97.5759° W · 43 m · 3 mapped features
Han Yangling Pyramid South — Principal Feature
structurePrimary tumulus feature at Han Yangling Pyramid South
19.1447° N · 97.5751° WHan Yangling Pyramid South — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Han Yangling Pyramid South
19.1432° N · 97.5765° WHan Yangling Pyramid South — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Han Yangling Pyramid South
19.1450° N · 97.5769° W