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Boca de Potrerillos
25.9792° N, -100.4939° E
About
Boca de Potrerillos is an archeological site located some 14 km from the municipal head of Mina, Nuevo León, México. About 60 km north east from Monterrey within the inter-sierra valleys of the Sierra Madre Oriental is the “mouth” or entrance to the Potrerillos Canyon between the Zorra and Antrisco hills. The site covers an area of about 6 km². The main feature of this site is containing one of the largest concentrations of rock art in Mexico. Although there are some paintings, the vast majority of works are petroglyphs; there are approximately 3,000 in the área.
Historical Timeline
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Sugar cane production
Late 18th century
Latest oven date
c. 1760 AD
Known name recorded
19th century
Mexican Revolution relevance
1910
Radiocarbon sample
c. 6960 BC
Possible first settlement
c. 8900 BC
Archaeological Features
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Industrial and Craft Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Food Production and Processing Features
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