Chiquihuitillos in Tamaulipas, Mexico

The harsh desert of northeastern Mexico does not seem like the type of place for a civilization to thrive, but history shows us that life always finds a way. Chiquihuitillos is an archaeological site displaying petroglyph and cave painting examples by the native Alzapa people. Given the lack of water sources near the shelters, it is believed that the area was less of a living place and more of a ceremonial space. Symbols are in varying styles, showing that the site had been in use for a very long time…

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