Joya de Cerén (Joya de Ceren)

Joya de Cerén. Structure 12 in the forefront, with lattice detail - possible workplace of female shaman. Traces of mural reainin on its walls

Maya settlement, buried under 4 – 8 m thick layer of volcanic ash that was erupted by Loma crater sometimes around 610 – 670 AD. Buildings and home utensils have been preserved in exceptionally good condition and provide valuable information about the daily lives of people in this community. Even cultivated fields of maize, agave, and other herbs have been preserved.

Wonders of El Salvador

Volcan Izalco, El Salvador

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Central America 🢖 Wonders of El Salvador Territory Wonders of El Salvador   Highlights The most interesting wonders of El Salvador are the numerous prehistoric cities (ruins of cities) scattered all over the country. Nearly unique is Joya de Cerén – a prehistoric city buried under a thick layer of volcanic ash, not […]