El Manatí, Olmec ceremonial site in Hidalgotitlan, Mexico
Located 60 kilometers south of Coatzacoalcos, El Manati contains artifacts buried in a natural spring at the base of Cerro Manati hill.
The site functioned as a sacred ceremonial ground from 1600 BCE to 1200 BCE, where Olmecs performed rituals and made offerings to their deities.
Excavations revealed wooden sculptures, rubber balls, ceremonial axes, and infant remains, reflecting the complex religious practices of the Olmec civilization.
The archaeological site sits 27 kilometers southeast of Minatitlan in Veracruz state, requiring coordination with INAH for research access.
The anaerobic conditions of the bog preserved thirty-seven wooden busts, making them the oldest wooden artifacts discovered in Mexico.
Location: Veracruz
GPS coordinates: 17.62243,-94.64155
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:30
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