Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North
Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North Site
Early Medieval (500–1000 CE)·Classical·🇲🇽 Oaxaca, Mexico
About
About Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North
Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North in Oaxaca, Mexico is a Early Medieval (500–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Classical 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 Classical site illustrating Early Medieval (500–1000 CE) archaeological-wonder traditions.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Classical
- 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. 500 CE
- Period
- Early Medieval (500–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Defensive enclosure and administrative site
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 500 CE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
17.7804° N · 96.9649° W · 204 m · 3 mapped features
Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North — Principal Feature
structurePrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North
17.7812° N · 96.9641° WNaqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North
17.7797° N · 96.9655° WNaqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Naqsh-e Rostam Relief Annex North
17.7815° N · 96.9659° W