Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇲🇽 Yucatan, Mexico
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About Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19)
Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Classical (regional) temple complex of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 CE for village 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 mattersWestern Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Classical (regional) temple complex of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 CE for vill
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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. 800 CE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Village and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19)
On the ground
Structures & features
20.9832° N · 89.5928° W · 398 m · 3 mapped features
Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) Main Temple-Complex Feature
temple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) – central village and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
20.9833° N · 89.5928° WWestern Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) defining settlement or ritual space
20.9831° N · 89.5928° WWestern Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Yucatan Village North — Yucatan (55-19) ceremonial landscape
20.9833° N · 89.5929° W