Cerro De La Mask, Archaeological site in El Fuerte, Mexico.
Description
Cerro de la Mask is an archaeological site in El Fuerte with hundreds of rock carvings spread across a large area. The engravings cover rhyolite stone formations and display geometric patterns, human figures, and designs inspired by nature.
History
People lived at this site for many centuries, from around 1000 BCE until medieval times. The rock carvings were created over an extremely long period, showing how generations left their marks here.
Culture
This was a sacred place for the Mayo-Yoreme people, who held ceremonies here and carved their stories into stone. The rock carvings show figures and patterns that locals named after what they saw—like "The Mask," "The Queen," and "The Scorpion."
Practical
This location is in a rural area and is best reached on an organized walking tour. The path goes over a stone-paved trail and crosses a suspension bridge, so bring sturdy shoes and plenty of water.
Did you know?
From an observation point, you can see across the entire Fuerte Valley and the landscape that ancient people knew. Modern LED lighting makes it possible to see fine details of the carvings even in low light.
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