Casa Blanca, El Salvador, Pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site in Chalchuapa, El Salvador.
Description
Casa Blanca is a pre-Columbian Maya site in Chalchuapa with multiple pyramids and structures set within a woodland area. The complex sits at about 710 meters elevation and includes remains from a second location called El Trapiche.
History
The pyramids at this site were built between 500 BC and 900 AD and show building styles from both Olmec culture and Teotihuacan. The mix of these different influences suggests the Maya had contact with these civilizations over a long period.
Culture
The museum displays Maya ceramics, tools, and ceremonial objects that show how ancient residents lived daily. These items reveal the customs and crafts that were important to the people who inhabited this place.
Practical
The site sits in woodland at about 710 meters elevation, so bring comfortable shoes and sun protection for the visit. Morning visits work best when temperatures are cooler and walking through the area is more pleasant.
Did you know?
Visitors can join workshops here to learn traditional indigo fabric dyeing, a craft rooted in ancient Maya techniques. This experience connects modern learning with textile methods that have been used in this region for centuries.
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