Who built the Guachimontones?
Teuchitlán people
Discovered in 1969, Los Guachimontones includes a series of unusual conical pyramid structures, built around 2,000 years ago by the relatively unknown Teuchitlán people.
Which pyramids in Mexico can you climb?
The pyramids and temples are common at most of the ancient Mayan sites around Yucatan and Quintana Roo but to prevent injury and damage to them many are roped off and you can’t climb. There are though 3 that you can climb. Coba, Uxmal and one in Izamal.
What happened to the woman that climbed the Mayan pyramid?
As climbing the pyramid is prohibited, the woman was placed in the custody of municipal police. A bizarre scene played out recently at an ancient World Heritage site that left hundreds of tourists baffled.
What to do in Guachimontones?
Guachimontones is probably one of the most interesting archeological sites in Jalisco, Mexico. One hour of driving from Guadalajara is all it takes to see the only circular-stepped pyramids in Mesoamerica and the world (update: Cuicuilco in Mexico City could also be considered circular pyramids).
How many Guachimontones are there in Mexico?
Weignad, through drive-by and regular archaeological survey recorded over 200 guachimontones around Western Mexico, the majority being in the Tequila Valleys area in highland Jalisco. While the connection between the Teuchitlan culture and the greater Mesoamerican pantheon is unclear, there is evidence of some old gods worship.
Who discovered Los Guachimontones?
American archaeologist Dr. Phil Weigand and his wife Celia Weigand discovered the Los Guachimontones site in 1969. Dr. Weignad, through drive-by and regular archaeological survey recorded over 200 guachimontones around Western Mexico, the majority being in the Tequila Valleys area in highland Jalisco.
What led the weigands to the ruins of the Guachimontones?
This ancient obsidian workshop led the Weigands to the ruins of the pyramids now known as the Guachimontones. Phil Weigand later recalled: “I stood on the largest pyramid, looked around and thought, this is unexpected.” Phil Weigand directs excavation of the ball court. It turned out to be an understatement.