La Quemada, Archaeological site in Villanueva Municipality, Mexico.
The archaeological complex spreads across multiple levels on a hilltop, featuring massive stone platforms, ceremonial structures, and defensive walls built with rhyolite stones.
Between 300 and 1200 CE, La Quemada functioned as a regional center connected to Teotihuacan through trade networks involving minerals and salt exchanges.
The site contains an extensive ball court measuring 70 by 15 meters, demonstrating the presence of traditional Mesoamerican sporting and ceremonial activities.
Located 56 kilometers south of Zacatecas city on Federal Highway 54, the site includes an educational museum displaying archaeological findings and regional information.
The Hall of Columns features eleven round stone pillars that previously supported a roof structure, creating an architectural pattern distinct in northern Mexican sites.
Location: Zacatecas
Website: http://inah.gob.mx/es/zonas/112-zona-arqueologica-la-quemada
GPS coordinates: 22.45639,-102.82111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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