| This is the volcano that dominates the skyline of the city of Santiago Tuxtla. The "Lookout Hill" (in Spanish) is variously described as between 800 and 100 meters high. In the Nahuatl language the hill is called Cihuatépetl (Hill of the woman or old lady). Its last eruption is calculated to have ocurred 2.2 million years ago, but its more recent history makes it one of the most significant hills in Los Tuxtlas. The Olmec civilization formed a major center in Tres Zapotes more than 3000 years ago on the lower southern flanks of the volcano. One of the giant Olmec heads and numerous other artifacts were unearthed on its flanks. And some Mormons claim the hill to be the ancient battle site of Cumorah. Recent excavations at Totogal, in the southern foothills demonstrate a large population center before and after the Aztec invasion of 1465+/-. |
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