Joya de Ceren

8/1/09

Joya de Ceren features a pre-Columbian Maya community that is exceptionally well preserved due to the eruption of the Laguna Caldera volcano around 600 AD.  The low temperature of the ash preserved everything from building structures to plant parts, allowing archeologists and now the public a view into daily Mayan life.  The ruins are protected by large gated structures and access to the site is strictly monitored to allow only 25 people at a time.

Housing structure.  Two raised platforms on the left are beds.  Larger "living" room on right.

Short doorways and walls.  Note layers of volcanic debris.

Joya is very protected from the elements and visitors.

Living structures.  Kitchen in the middle.  Temezcal sauna in the back.

Temezcal sauna.  Note very short door.

Housing structure.  Note latticework window.

Immaculately maintained paths around Joya

 
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