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An important Mayan archaeological site composed of a major city with a sophisticated drainage system, a broad ceremonial center and more. The apogee of this culture was between 1.200 A. C. and 850 D. C. |
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| Visiting "El Tazumal" you'll see jade and mud sculptures, a figure of the god Xipe-Totec; in addition to the most important finding in the archaeological site "La Virgen del Tazumal" (Tazumal Virgin), which was found by the historian Santiago Barberena in 1892, who moved it to the National Museum. It was also found graves containing more than 116 jade vessels, alligators structures and more. |
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| "El Tazumal" is the perfect place for archaeology lovers, its main structure is 24 meters height. This site was formally registered in 1940 by Stanley Boggs, surrounding this place there are craft shops and a workshop of jade and leather where you can buy beautiful souvenirs of this interesting tourist site. |
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| "El Tazumal" is located 82 Kilometers away from San Salvador, on the shores of the Chalchuapa municipality, in the Department of Santa Ana. |
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Last update: |
August 1st, 2011 |
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3,573 |
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