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La Campana (archaeological site)
19.2678° N, -103.7258° E
About
La Campana is an archaeological site included in the Mexican archaeological heritage list since 1917. Located in the vicinity of the city of Colima. This site was the largest prehispanic population center in western Mexico. Site studies indicate that some of its features are related to the classical period Teotihuacan culture. Vestiges of Capacha phase ceramics, dating from the year 1500 BCE were found onsite. This site features the presence of shaft tombs, ceramics offerings, storm drain systems, avenues and an administrative and religious center with numerous monuments. The site was opened to the public in 1995. The Spaniards discovered the place in 1524, at the time it was known as Almoloyan.m or “place between two rivers”.
Historical Timeline
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Capacha ceramics
c. 1500 BCE
Approximate origin date
c. 900 BCE
Classical horizon evidence
100–1500 CE
Maximum splendor
700–900 CE
Spaniards arrive and name Almoloyan
1524
Heritage listing
1917
José María Gutiérrez drawing
1917
Miguel Galindo exploration
1922
Opened to the public
1995
Buildings discovered during later seasons
1996
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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