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Los Guachiontones is one of the overlooked prehistoric sites in Mexico located in the center west of the country. This is a destination that combines one of Mexico's most mysterious and overlooked ancient civilizations with its historic Tequila Valley where the valleys are blue with agave. Los Guachimontones dates from the Late Formative and Classic Period (a period that spanned from around 300 BC to 450 AD). Los Guachimontones is the largest prehistoric site found in the Mexican state of Jalisco. This region of Mexico is famous for its agave and Tequila Valleys.
Los Guachimontones is the largest of several dozen Teuchitlan Culture sites. These sites are noted for the number and size of their ceremonial buildings. The Teuchitlan culture seems to have been composed of multiple cultures with a number of commonalities. It is difficult to know much about them as they lacked a writing system. It is not known what language they spoke or even what they called themselves; the name 'Teuchitlan' is from the nearby town and that name came from later Nahuatl-speaking migrants to the area.
The buildings standing at Los Guachimontones are bulls-eyed-shaped buildings and are found mostly in the Tequila Valleys (although there are more examples in northern Jalisco and southern Colima). They are rather distinct, circular, step pyramid structures called 'guachimontones.' These mound-like step pyramids have been described as beehive-like. They have found central altars surrounded by a circular patio space. That sits on four to sixteen rectangular or square platforms. They may remind visitors of other prehistoric mounds in North America such as the Cahokia mounds of the Mississippi. Underneath these platforms are shaft tombs where the ancients once buried their dead.
There are two ceremonial areas at the archeological site at Los Guachimontones with many house mounds, two ballcourts, terraced hillsides, and more. The ancient remains extend beyond the currently protected boundaries. It has been estimated that there are over 200 guachimontones around the western region of Mexico (although the majority are in the Tequila Valley). These monuments provide a glimpse into one of the world's many lost civilizations. There is so much more to learn about these ancient sites and very little is known of the ancient civilization that built them. Later excavations are sure to make many new discoveries.
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