Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇲🇽 Yucatan, Mexico
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About Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48)
Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Iron Age (regional) earthwork of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for citadel and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersWestern Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) at Yucatan, Mexico is a Iron Age (regional) earthwork of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for citadel a
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48)
On the ground
Structures & features
20.2218° N · 90.3771° W · 432 m · 3 mapped features
Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) Main Earthwork Feature
earthworkPrimary earthwork feature at Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
20.2219° N · 90.3770° WWestern Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) defining settlement or ritual space
20.2217° N · 90.3770° WWestern Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Yucatan Citadel North — Yucatan (55-48) ceremonial landscape
20.2219° N · 90.3772° W