Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Arroyo de Piedra is a significant pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site located in Guatemala, dating back to the middle half of the Classic period. Initially, it was an independent polity alongside Tamarindito before being absorbed into the Dos Pilas regional power structure. The architecture of Arroyo de Piedra bears more resemblance to Tamarindito than to the nearby Dos Pilas and Aguateca, suggesting cultural and political connections. Hieroglyphic records indicate its early prominence before being overshadowed by Dos Pilas. The site was ultimately abandoned in the 8th century following the collapse of Dos Pilas. Arroyo de Piedra offers valuable insights into the political dynamics and architectural styles of Classic period Maya civilization.
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