This archaeological site means "Place of Beams" or "Woodless Styling."

The archaeological site was a otomiano settlement inhabited between 900 and 1300 AD Its construction on the table of San Miguel allowed its inhabitants, through its strategic location, monitoring the movement of people and goods in western and northern regions . Similarly, Huamango was considered ceremonial center and there is likely to religious ceremonies were held dedicated to the principal deities of the Otomi, the Old Father, god associated with the sun and fire; Old and Mother goddess associated with the moon and the earth, beliefs that still exist.

The exploration of this site was conducted from November 1976 to June 1977 As a result of these investigations, tentatively established two periods of occupation: one that goes from 900 to 1100, where similarities are seen in the area Tula archaeological (incense burners, stoves and pots that served as offerings to funerals); and again around 1200-1300 AD, which presents evidence that correlate with areas Teotenango and Calixtlahuaca. Besides the archaeological material from explorations in Huamango was taken, along with another of the region, the Museum Antonio Ruiz Perez, located in the county seat of Acambay. Site Description The archaeological site covers an area of approximately 6 hectares, and ceremonial center covers 200 meters from north to south and 300 meters east to west. Route freed buildings are: The Palace consists of two bodies that were coated with a flagstone wall and central stairway to the west. On the east and north sides a stool 30 centimeters wide is observed. On top of this foundation indications building a temple-room, consists of a corridor in front with three clear input, separated by two wooden pillars that gave access to a large space inside which were two stoves were found or tlecuiles. The presence of incense inside this room also shows the religious use of the site. Altar is located to the west of the palace. Possibly he had one body but no evidence of two staircases, one to the east and another to the west; the whole altar was coated cuatrapeadas slabs. It is difficult to know if the altars were related to any specific religious ceremony, but could be done around works for education and fun. You might also be associated with sacrificial rituals. Temple of Guerrero has three stepped bodies and is the basis on which I built was a religious temple. In front there must have been a staircase, probably with ramps to access the top. It was identified as a temple because of its shape, height, associated ceramics, burnt burials deposited into vessels and continued use in religious activities. Currently serves as the basis for a cross and stones that were torn from the structure, were used to build the adjoining chapel used in Catholic worship. Very close to this building, a stone with the representation of a warrior was found. Suburbs assembly platforms low elevation corresponds to the housing sector in the Indian residing senior officers; most of the population lived in scattered by the contours of the ceremonial center. The presence of incense into the housing platforms indicates the completion of a domestic worship. Platforms Habitacionales On this set of platforms was I built a residential complex, consisting of rooms around small courtyards.Among the items found inside the rooms include pots, a fragment of spoon, knives, scrapers and a stove, objects used in domestic activities that show us some aspects of life of the inhabitants of this place.

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