Joya de Ceren
CountryEl Salvador
Date600 AD
RegionLa Libertad
About Joya de Ceren
A Maya village preserved under volcanic ash. Called the Pompeii of the Americas. Shows everyday Maya life, not just elite buildings. The ash preserved beans in cooking pots and agricultural fields. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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