Mexico Part 37: Guachimontones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you wikipedia:
Los Guachimontones is a prehispanic archaeological site near the Mexican town of Teuchitlán in the state of Jalisco about an hour west of Guadalajara. It is the major site of the so-called Teuchitlan tradition,^[1]a complex society that existed from as early as 300 BCE until perhaps 900 CE.  
The dominant features at los Guachimontones are circular stepped pyramids in the middle of circular building complexes. The 60-foot tall pyramid at Circle 2 has 13 high steps leading to an upper level, which was then topped with another 4 high steps. A post hole was located at the very highest level, most likely for Volador ceremonies.  The pyramids may also have supported small temples.