Tazumal

Tazumal is an archeological site located in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. The architectural complex was burrowed by Stanley Boggs between 1940s and 1950s. There are many west facing buildings in this Pre-Columbian Maya site. There is also a beautiful ball court in the site that looks like the unexcavated mounds located in the North West side of the site. The green obsidian artefacts discovered in the site suggest every possible link with the people of central Mexico.

The site has been divided into many structures or pyramids such as B1-1, B1-2, B1-3, and B1-4, etc. B1-1 structure is the major structure that defines the Tazumal group. This structure measures up to 240 by 285 ft and was constructed on the Great Platform by Boggs. According to many historians, the B1-1 structure has originated from the central temple. The Temple of the Columns is referred as the superstructure of B1-1. The temple is situated at the western part of the pyramid. And many believe that it was the main entrance to the main pyramid. It had two chambers and square columns.

The B1-2 structure on the other hand reminds the visitors of Late Classic. It has been constructed on the south west side of the main pyramid. This structure faces west and was constructed incorporating talud-tablero architectural style. The structure measures 82 by 82 ft.

Till now, a total of three ornaments of gold have been burrowed in the site. It has been found that these belong to the 8th century and some connections with Central America have also been found. So far some burials and sculptures have also been excavated in the site.