Category: Archaeological Site
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Tulum Archaeological Zone
Always a favorite of ours. It is a must stop, even if only to swim – so make sure to bring a bathing suit so you can cool off after walking through the ruins. This post classic site (1200-1500 AD) is mesmerizing with its survival on the coast, where hurricanes are common. Allow time […]
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Sanilac Petroglyphs
This was at the top of mom’s, Suzanne Garson Whitney’s, bucket list before she passed away. We, her myself and Adrienna, spent a lovely afternoon driving through the thumb’s countryside. The site itself took only a little while to see. A very helpful employee, Pat Hundersmarck, was a joy to chat with and really made […]
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Getting to and the Basics of San Gervasio Archaeological Site on Cozumel Island, Mexico
Getting to and the Basics of the San Gervasio Archaeological Site on Cozumel Island, Mexico San Gervasio Ruins are one of several archaeological sites on the Island of Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This site is known as the end destination of the pilgrimage for the Goddess Ixchel during the Post Classic period (1200-1650 AD) for […]
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San Gervasio Archaeological Site Classic Period Central Plaza, Cozumel Island, Mexico
Estructuras Murcielagos y Pet Nah (or the Murcielagos and Round House Structures) are found together at the northern tip of the site. The Murcielagos was the most important building in the Late Classic period (600-1000 AD) in San Gervasio. The principal center of the site was found here and so was the Overlords house. The […]
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San Gervasio Terminal Classic Period Central Plaza
San Gervasio Archaeological Site Terminal Classic period Central Plaza, Cozumel Island, Mexico The first section you hit within the site is the Terminal Classic Plaza Manitas, Grupo III which includes La Tumba and Manitas. La Tumba (or the Tomb). This structure is called this because houses a vaulted tomb that is unique to San Gervasio. […]
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San Gervasio Archaeological Site Post Classic Period Central Plaza, Cozumel Island, Mexico
San Gervasio Archaeological Site Post Classic period (1200-1650 AD) Central Plaza, Cozumel Island, Mexico If you return to the road that the Manitas Plaza is on and continue you will come to the Post Classic period (1200-1650 AD) Central Plaza of San Gervasio. In this group there is the Columns structure, the Alamo structure, the […]
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Xel Ha Archaeological SIte
Xel Ha Archaeological Site Xel Ha, Quintana Roo, Mexico .
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Coba Archaeological Site, Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico
My Favorite Spot in the whole world!!!!! “Where the wind ripples water”. This is where I would like to focus my graduate work on.