Cerro Quiac, Archaeological site and hill in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Cerro Quiac rises to an elevation of 2,609 meters above sea level, featuring terraces constructed from large boulders reaching heights of 3 meters.
The site contains two groups of pre-Columbian architecture, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the Early Postclassic period between 900 and 1200 AD.
The western section includes a temple built on a wide platform that originally supported five prehispanic stelae arranged in a semicircle pattern.
The summit extends along a 100-meter ridge covered in pine forest, offering clear visibility up to 4 kilometers in all directions.
In 1884, the government positioned artillery on Cerro Quiac to enforce financial demands on the nearby town of Cantel during President Barrios administration.
Location: Quetzaltenango Department
GPS coordinates: 14.83899,-91.44071
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:57
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