Tell Grove Khirbet
Grove Khirbet
Moche (100–800 CE)·Moche·🇬🇹 Petén, Guatemala
About
About Tell Grove Khirbet
Tell Grove Khirbet in Petén, Guatemala is a Moche (100–800 CE) tell attributed to Moche culture. Systematically investigated through systematic survey and stratigraphic excavation, it presents a central mound with ancillary settlement. Construction employs rubble core with facing and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Moche tell with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Water management and resilience
- 02Astronomical alignment and orientation
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
- 02Trading entrepôt and regional hub
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. 105 CE
- Period
- Moche (100–800 CE)
- Culture
- Moche
- Purpose
- Agricultural and hydraulic
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 105 CE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 255 CE
Major enlargement and wall circuit added
c. 460 CE
Peak occupation and regional prominence
1970
Scientific excavation and conservation
On the ground
Structures & features
18.2400° N · 88.6603° W · 2073 m · 4 mapped features
Hydraulic Channel
chamberPrimary tell at Tell Grove Khirbet — platform mound
18.2382° N · 88.6616° WOutlier Panel
templeAncillary workshop associated with main monument
18.2381° N · 88.6630° WStela Alignment
cairnAncillary field system associated with main monument
18.2383° N · 88.6609° WShrine
necropolisHydraulic feature — canal
18.2402° N · 88.6627° W