La Campana — Colima Capital
Classic (100–500 CE)·Capacha / Colima·🇲🇽 Colima, Mexico
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About La Campana — Colima Capital
La Campana — Colima Capital in Colima, Mexico is a Classic (100–500 CE) pyramid attributed to Capacha / Colima. Colima valley pyramid complex with bell-shaped central pyramid 35 m base, drained by shaft-like tombs. Type-site for Colima shaft tomb region, collapsed by 1941 earthquake, restored.
Why it mattersKey Capacha / Colima compound illustrating Teotihuacan urban organization
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Urban craft specialization
- 02Mural iconography interpretation
Theories
- 01Multi-ethnic barrio model
- 02Theocratic palace administration
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. 100 CE
- Period
- Classic (100–500 CE)
- Culture
- Capacha / Colima
- Purpose
- Colima valley pyramid complex with bell-shaped central pyramid 35 m base, drained by shaft-like tombs
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 100 CE
Initial construction
c. 1960 CE
Modern INAH excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
19.2520° N · 103.7300° W · 400 m · 4 mapped features
La Campana — Colima Capital — Main Pyramid Base
pyramidPrincipal stepped pyramid
19.2521° N · 103.7299° WLa Campana — Colima Capital — Summit Altar/Shrine
altarTop altar or shrine
19.2522° N · 103.7298° WLa Campana — Colima Capital — Ballcourt Annex
ballcourtAssociated ballcourt
19.2525° N · 103.7303° WLa Campana — Colima Capital — Secondary Compound
compoundSecond patio compound
19.2516° N · 103.7301° W