Mirador (Maya site)
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Mirador is a pre-Columbian archaeological site located in the northwestern corner of the Central Chiapas Depression in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is located alongside the La Venta River near the
Mound 20 at Mirador post excavation
Stela 1 from mound 10 at Mirador
Vessel from burial 8 of mound 20 at Mirador
Izapa
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Izapa is a very large pre-Columbian era archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Chiapas; it is best known for its occupation during the Late Formative period. The site is situated on the I
Mirador (Maya site)
…center. By about 200-1 BCE, Mirador became increasingly insular, creating its own pottery and figurine style apart from an apparent connection with the Izapa sculptural tradition. It is during this time that the site became focused on craft production, rather than ceremonial practices, as is evidenced by the…
View of the ruins of Izapa
Tacana volcano as seen from Izapa to the north
Stela 2 from Izapa
Izapa Stela 25