El Azuzul, Archaeological site in Veracruz, Mexico.
El Azuzul features four monumental stone sculptures arranged near a pyramid, displaying precise craftsmanship and intricate details in their carved surfaces.
The site dates from 1100 to 800 BCE and functioned as a ceremonial center connected to the larger San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán complex of Olmec civilization.
The sculptures include two identical human figures holding ceremonial bars and two jaguar statues, suggesting religious practices and mythological connections of ancient inhabitants.
The sculptures from El Azuzul are permanently exhibited at the Museum of Anthropology in Xalapa, which opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The site contains a constructed dike along the waterway that might have served as an ancient port structure for the Olmec civilization.
Location: Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
GPS coordinates: 17.71216,-94.74922
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:35
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