Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇲🇽 Yucatan, Mexico
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About Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18)
Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Classical (regional) geoglyph of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for mound and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersLower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Classical (regional) geoglyph of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for mound and associ
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Mound and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18)
On the ground
Structures & features
20.5856° N · 89.3239° W · 107 m · 4 mapped features
- Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) Main Geoglyph FeaturegeoglyphPrimary geoglyph feature at Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) – central mound and associated settlement element with stratified deposits20.5857° N · 89.3239° W
- Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) defining settlement or ritual space20.5855° N · 89.3239° W
- Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) ceremonial landscape20.5857° N · 89.3240° W
- Lower Yucatan Mound A — Yucatan (55-18) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management20.5855° N · 89.3240° W