Archaeological Sites: Tutupec

Description
Tututepec was a Mixteca Lordship that reached its peak during the beginning of the period known as Post-classic Meso-American (XI century). Under the most popular and powerful Mixteco king, "8 Deer Tiger Claw", this site extended its domains towards a very large part of the coastal region. In the centre of this village, we can find some of the most remarkable sculptures, which are thought to represent some Mixteca deity. Among the most important: two monoliths that feature figures of animals, a serpent shaped embedded stone and the sculpture of a certain female character that is eerily similar to the "Atlantis de Tula". There is a large stone bas-relieved rock, that portrays a jaguar disposed to devour its female human victim.

Location
This site is located 50.33 miles west of Puerto Escondido, on Federal Highway 200. Take a right when you reach the deviation that leads to the town of Santa Rosa. Estimated traveling time: 1: 30 hr. from Puerto Escondido.

Archaeological Sites

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

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