Tazumal is a ruined city of the Maya in El Salvador.
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| Tazumal | ||
| Department | Santa Ana Department | |
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| Residents | unknown | |
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background
Tazumal is one of several archaeological sites in the urban area of Chalchuapa and is arguably the best restored and largest Mayan site in El Salvador. The rise of the city began in AD 100 and a first boom in the Classical period, when most of the great pyramids were built. But while most of the Maya cities in the area perished, Tazumal continued to flourish in the post-classical period. Like all cities in the region in the post-classic period, there was a strong reference to this Tula. The type of contact or the successor is unclear. In AD 1200, the city was abandoned for unknown reasons.
getting there
By plane
The only international airport is Comalapa International Airport (SAL), 50 km from San Salvador away.
By train
In the street
The facility is located in the southeast of the city of Chalchuapa. Here it is best to follow the highway (RN13W) between Chalchuapa and Santa Ana to Chalchuapa. In town, turn left on 7a Av. Norte and then left again on Calle Tazumal and you will reach the area on the right-hand side.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Palace and pyramids of the classical period
- Post-classic pyramid. This was built in the Toltec style.
- Ball playground. Also comes from the post-classical period.
- Irrigation system
