El Salvador San Juan Opico Agua Escondida Km 32
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site
Pre-Columbian Mayan farming village preserved under volcanic ash, often dubbed the "Pompeii of the Americas."
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Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site in San Juan Opico, El Salvador is a unique and well-preserved pre-Columbian village that provides insight into the daily life of the Mayan civilization. In 1993, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and cultural significance. Visitors can explore the site's ancient buildings, artifacts, and agricultural terraces that have been preserved by volcanic ash from a nearby eruption over 1,400 years ago.
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World Heritage Sites in Central America
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