Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇲🇽 Yucatan, Mexico
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About Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01)
Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Neolithic (regional) geoglyph of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for necropolis 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 mattersRoyal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Neolithic (regional) geoglyph of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for necropolis
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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
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01)
On the ground
Structures & features
21.2879° N · 89.3345° W · 78 m · 4 mapped features
- Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) Main Geoglyph FeaturegeoglyphPrimary geoglyph feature at Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits21.2880° N · 89.3345° W
- Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) defining settlement or ritual space21.2878° N · 89.3344° W
- Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) ceremonial landscape21.2880° N · 89.3346° W
- Royal Yucatan Necropolis I — Yucatan (55-01) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management21.2878° N · 89.3346° W