Chupícuaro, Prehispanic settlement in Mexico
Chupícuaro is an archaeological site located on the banks of the Lerma River.
The Chupícuaro culture flourished from 500 BC to 300 AD.
The Chupícuaro people are known for their distinctive pottery style.
The site is located near the modern town of Acámbaro, Guanajuato.
Despite its cultural significance, much of the site was submerged by the construction of a dam in the 1940s.
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20.02222,-100.59139
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