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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.
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