Comalcalco is a the name of a Classic period Maya site, located in the state of Tabasco, Mexico, about 20 miles in from the Gulf coast and about 40 miles from the town of Villahermosa. A photo essay/walking tour of the site is the latest contribution to About.com Archaeology from friend and Mayanist Nicoletta Maestri.
Graffiti of a Building on Comalcalco Brick. Photo by Nicoletta Maestri.
While Comalcalco is not the best known of Maya sites, its unique, well-preserved architecture is well worth the visit. Comalcalco is in part built by hand-made adobe bricks. Etched and modeled into the fired clay brick is a detailed depiction of Maya life, such as this drawing of a temple atop a platform mound.
Whether you plan a trip to Tabasco, or are just dreaming about a Gulf Coast vacation, Nicoletta's Walking Tour of Comalcalco will introduce you to its architecture and points of interest.
Thanks Nico!
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