Archaeological Sites: Huamelulpan

Description
The archaeological zone of Huamelupan is believed to be Mixteca. Apparently, this village flourished between 400 AD until 800 AC.

This archaeological site is formed by two groups of terraces, which were designed to be on the side of a hill. The first group features platforms that have sloped walls, a staircase, a spraying system and numbered stone bas-relieved seats. The second group is formed by two platforms, formed by rectangular structures and walls carved in stone and stucco. Aside from this groups, there are some other tombstones and mounds, not explored yet.

Location
San Martín Huamelulpan: Is located 91 miles (146 kilometers) West of theCity of Oaxaca via highway 131-D to Mexico City. When you reach Nochixtlán, take the highway 190 detour. Follow this road until you reach Yucudaa and then take the highway 125 left detour to Tlaxiaco. On the San Martín Huamelulpan intersection turn left. Approximate travel time: [2:10].

Archaeological Sites

Dainzú	Guiengola	Huamelulpan
Huijazoo	Lambityeco	Mitla
Monte Albán	Nopala	San José el Mogote
Tututepec	Yagul	Yucuita
	Zaachila

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