Tazumal

Tazumal is a Maya archaeological site in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. Tazumal is an architectural complex in western El Salvador that is part of the greater territory of the ancient Mesoamerican city of Chalchuapa. The Tazumal group is located in the Chalchuapa archaeological zone's southernmost section. During the 1940s and 1950s, archaeologist Stanley Boggs unearthed and rebuilt the Tazumal complex.

Archaeological studies show that Tazumal was inhabited from the Classic to the Postclassic periods, and that the site had connections as far away as central Mexico, the northern Yucatán Peninsula, and lower Central America. Metal items from the complex originate from the eighth century AD and are among the first metal objects discovered in Mesoamerica.

Tazumal has Mayan architecture dating back to the classical period. Two pyramids, a ballgame court, and a mound make up the archaeological site. The area is dominated by the main pyramid at the site, known as B1-1. The main pyramid has over a dozen building stages that are marked by informative signage. The second pyramid was built during the late classic period. Visitors look for traves of previous walls and columns at the top of the excavated construction.

Address: Calle Tazumal, Chalchuapa, El Salvador