Archaeologists Discover Ancient 'Cult' Circular Structure in Jungle
Nov 01, 2023 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By Aristos Georgiou
Science and Health Reporter
Archaeologists have a discovered an ancient structure in the jungles of Mexico that may have been linked to the cult of a Maya serpent deity.
A team of researchers with the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) uncovered the circular structure at the archaeological site of El Tigre, Campeche state, in the Yucatán Peninsula.
El Tigre likely corresponds to an ancient Maya settlement that was known as Itzamkanac, which was a regional capital and commercial hub.
The inhabitants of the region were the Chontal or Putun Maya culture, who worshipped the serpent deity Kukulcán, among other gods.
An ancient circular structure discover in Mexico
The ancient circular structure at the archaeological site of El Tigre, Campeche state, Mexico. The structure likely supported a temple dedicated to the Maya deity Kukulcán.
INAH
The El Tigre site has a long history of occupation dating back to more than 2,000 years ago, until the era of Spanish colonization began in the 16th century.
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El Tigre Mayan Archeological Site Campeche Mexico
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