In an astonishing revelation, explorers have stumbled upon an obscured township with a history that dates back 1,300 years.
The bygone settlement sprawls across an expansive expanse of 79 acres, shrouded in the mists of time.
Nestled on communal terrain within the Tecpan de Galeana municipality, situated in the Costa Grande region of Mexico, this newfound marvel has come to light.
A dedicated squad from Mexico’s esteemed National Institute of Anthropology and History embarked on a three-day surface expedition of the locale.
During their meticulous exploration, archaeologists unraveled not only the vestiges of residences but also the captivating remnants of ball game pitches.
Amidst the antiquities, they stumbled upon an assemblage of 26 modest elevations, housing altars and elongated structures, miraculously well-preserved.
Of these ancient undulations, the most conspicuous stood tall at a staggering elevation of 73.5 meters, boasting an expansive base spanning 60 by 25 metres.
In close proximity, the researchers chanced upon two grand stelae, monumental grave markers that whispered stories from ages long past.
The investigators also pinpointed the presence of altars and ingeniously devised water storage systems, attesting to the sophistication of the township’s infrastructure.
Lobato Rodríguez, a discerning researcher, remarked, “Considering the distinctive attributes of the unearthed ceramic artifacts, prominently featuring Teotihuacan-style ring supports, it is plausible to deduce that this site flourished during the Classic period (200-650 AD).”
“Existing concurrently with Cihuatlán, an equally significant settlement on the Costa Grande of Guerrero, the township’s legacy extended into the Late Postclassic era (1200-1521 AD),” Rodríguez further expounded.
Drawing insights from historical chronicles of the 16th century, the site’s identity resonates with the probable remnants of Apancaleca’s habitation.
Apancaleca once constituted a constituent segment of the larger Cihuatlan dominion, a piece of the intricate historical puzzle.
The dominion underwent the tumultuous shift of dominion, as the formidable Aztec empire triumphantly annexed the region in the years spanning A.D. 1497 to A.D. 1502.
