Mysterious Mexican Discovery: Mayan Deity’s Hidden Temple
Archaeologists from the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a structure that was likely dedicated to Kukulcan. This discovery occurred during excavations at the ancient Mayan city of El Tigre in the state of Campeche.
El Tigre is an ancient Mayan city located in the southern part of the state of Campeche, Mexico. It was built on natural hills on the left bank of the Candelaria River and has been inhabited since around 600 BCE, according to the dating of the ruins of ancient dwellings, pyramids, and other structures. Over time, during the so-called preclassic period, the settlement became an important center of trade.
Remnants of a structure related to the Mayan god cult
Archaeologists from the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) recently conducted archaeological excavations at the El Tigre site. During their latest research, they discovered remnants of a structure associated with the cult of Kukulcan. According to Mayan beliefs, Kukulcan was the equivalent of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl and the Inca god Viracocha. He was considered the creator of the world and the promoter of civilization, often depicted as a great serpent.
