La Mojarra, Archaeological site along Acula River in Veracruz, Mexico
The La Mojarra complex spans approximately one square kilometer and contains multiple small mounds arranged around a central plaza near the river bend.
The settlement remained active from 300 BCE until 1000 CE, marking over a millennium of continuous human habitation in this Gulf Coast location.
Three excavated pottery kilns at the site demonstrate local production of specialized orange ceramics used in regional trade networks.
Visitors need to arrange transportation in advance as the archaeological site sits in a remote area with restricted access and limited facilities.
The La Mojarra Stela 1, discovered in 1986, contains 535 Epi-Olmec script glyphs and two Long Count calendar dates from the second century CE.
Location: Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
GPS coordinates: 18.61528,-95.74167
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:14
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