Yarumela, Archaeological site in La Paz, Honduras.
Yarumela is an archaeological site in the Comayagua Valley with nine visible structures, the largest being El Chircal. Excavations have uncovered more than 60 building remains spread across the grounds.
The site emerged around 1000 BC and served as a major trading center until about 250 AD. Then volcanic ash from El Salvador caused crop failures that led to abandonment.
The settlement served as a meeting point for different Mesoamerican groups, as shown by shells and jade objects found during excavations. The inhabitants exchanged goods and ideas with distant peoples through established trade connections.
The site is located about 80 kilometers from the capital and is best explored on foot. The paths between structures can become difficult after rain, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The settlement once housed several thousand people who lived off the fertile valleys surrounding it. Today these past inhabitants can only be understood through the stone structures they left behind.
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