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| Pictures of Cacaxtla, Mexico |
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| Not a lot is known about Cacaxtla (pronounced ca-CASH-tla). It is believed that a group of Olmec or Maya probably settled here around 400 AD. The site flourished between 650 and 900 and the was abandoned around 1000 possibly due to Chichimec encroachment. Discovered in 1975, the site contained well preserved colorful murals. Unearthing them required the construction of the huge canopy for their protection. (Pictures taken May 2, 2004) |
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| These three pictures give you the feel of the parade your group makes to the site. Amusingly, leading us as we take the left turn at the uncovered entry pyramid (center) was a herd of cattle. | ||
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| Inside the structure there are walk ways throughout so that your feet never touch the ancient plaster floor. | The murals are also protected behind glass. There is convenient seating in front so you can study the murals fairly close up. You can see that the murals adorned the base of a temple with access stairs center. |