How a Maya Town Resisted Spanish Colonial Culture - Archaeology Magazine

How a Maya Town Resisted Spanish Colonial Culture - Archaeology Magazine

A team of archaeologists works at the site of a colonial-era church amid the ruins of the former Maya town known as Hunacti in northern Yucatán, Mexico. HUNACTI, MEXICO—The Maya town of Hunacti was established by the Spanish in 1552 as a mission site for Indigenous communities in northern Yucatán. While inhabited by locals, on the surface it reflected Spanish colonial architectural ideals, with gridded streets, European-style houses, a central p…

Maya town’s defiant stand in Early Colonial Era

In the countryside of the northern Yucatán, researchers have brought to light the story of Hunacti, a short-lived 16th-century mission town. The post Maya town’s defiant stand in Early Colonial Era appeared first on Archaeology Wiki.

Maya Town Hunacti In Northern Yucatán Stood Defiantly In Early Colonial Era - Ancient Pages

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A team of researchers has uncovered the history of Hunacti, a 16th-century mission town featuring stone streets and a Spanish-style church. However, behind its appearance lies another story of this small town. It's a story of Hunacti's residents' steady commitment to preserving Maya religious traditions and coping with the persistent […]