Altavista, Archaeological site in Chalchihuites, Mexico.
The ceremonial complex contains pyramids, plazas, and ceremonial structures spread across multiple levels of carefully planned architectural arrangements.
The settlement, occupied from 100 CE to 1400 CE, served as a control point for turquoise trade routes extending from New Mexico mines.
The Column Hall features four rows of seven columns that function as a lunar calendar, demonstrating the mathematical knowledge of the Chalchihuites civilization.
The archaeological zone opens daily and includes a museum displaying 350 artifacts, including funerary items discovered during excavations.
The structures align with Chapín Hill, creating solar orientations that mark the summer solstice through precise architectural positioning.
Location: Zacatecas
GPS coordinates: 23.47806,-103.94528
Latest update: May 19, 2025 07:51
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