Cerro de las Mesas, Archaeological site in Veracruz, Mexico
The archaeological complex spans across plains near the Papaloápan River, featuring numerous earthen mounds scattered throughout the landscape at different elevations.
Between 600 BCE and 900 CE, Cerro de las Mesas functioned as a regional center, reaching its peak influence from 300 CE to 600 CE.
The site contains multiple stone slabs with carved portraits and Epi-Olmec script texts, providing evidence of ancient writing systems and artistic practices.
Located 50 kilometers south of Veracruz City, the archaeological site requires local transportation arrangements and includes walking paths around the mounds.
Archaeologists discovered 800 jade objects beneath a mound, including a canoe decorated with jaguar figures dating from earlier Olmec civilization periods.
Location: Veracruz
GPS coordinates: 18.71667,-96.15000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:43
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