Joya de Cerén

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Archaeological site in La Libertad Department, El Salvador

Joya de Cerén is an archaeological site in La Libertad Department, El Salvador, containing the remains of a pre-Columbian Maya farming village. The site is located in the Zapotitán Valley, approximately 36 km (22 mi) northwest of San Salvador. It is often called the "Pompeii of the Americas", for its similar preservation beneath volcanic ash.

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Joya de Cerén

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