Museum Archaeological Zone La Ferreria

5 Arthur Freeman - 8 months ago

An excellent place to view the ancient past and all the wisdom available from a more simple way of Life. Also a great place to view the city- to get perspective on one's problems and reflect on daily living.

4 Douglas McLaurin - 3 years ago

Very interesting archaeological site just outside of Durango city. A complex with a pyramid and other religious and living quarters of the Chalchihuites culture.

5 Luis Sarellano - 5 years ago

Time open from 9 to 5 daily.
Parking is available across the street/highway.
Entrance is free to the public.
Expect to spend at least a couple of hours and carry water.
Not accessible to wheel chairs due to its terrain. Cameras and video allowed. Enjoy

5 Carlos Lopez - 2 years ago

Awsome

4 LDGPJCSF - 10 months ago

(Translated by Google) La Ferrería was the largest and most important town in the Guadiana Valley in the Chalchihuites era.
It is the only place in which architectural elements that refer to ritual life are combined, such as pyramids, a ball court, circular structures, complexes of quadrangular structures with sunken courtyards, structures excavated in the bedrock, and others clearly
housing such as the simple quadrangular buildings or the terraces and rooms on the north flank
the hill.
The construction of La Ferrería began around 600 AD, during the Ayala phase (600-700 AD). The occupation and remodeling of the site continued during the Las Joyas phase (700-950 AD), both phases mark the splendor of La Ferrería. During the next two phases, called Río Tunal
(950-1150 AD) and Calera (1150-1300 AD), the architectural activity and the habitation and importance of the site decreased.
Thus, La Ferrería served as a ritual center, and had the highest population concentration in the Guadiana Valley during the Chalchihuites era, as well as being the convergence point of the villages settled in the valley.

(Original)
La Ferrería fue la población más grande e importante del Valle de Guadiana en la época Chalchihuites.
Se trata del único sitio en el que se combinan elementos arquitectónicos que nos refieren a la vida ritual como pirámides, cancha de juego de pelota, estructuras circulares, complejos de estructuras cuadrangulares con patios hundidos, estructuras excavadas en la roca madre, y otras claramente
habitacionales como las sencillas construcciones cuadrangulares o las terrazas y cuartos del flanco norte
del cerro.
La construcción de La Ferrería se inició alrededor del año 600 de nuestra era, durante la fase Ayala (600-700 d.C.). La ocupación y remodelación del sitio continuó durante la fase Las Joyas (700-950 d.C.), ambas fases marcan el esplendor de La Ferrería. Durante las dos fases siquientes, llamadas Río Tunal
(950-1150 d.C.) y Calera (1150-1300 d.C.), la actividad arquitectónica y la habitación e importancia del sitio disminuyó.
Así, La Ferrería fungió como centro ritual, y tuvo la mayor concentración de población en el Valle de Guadiana durante la época Chalchihuites, además de ser el punto de convergencia de las aldeas asentadas en el valle.

5 Lic.gabriel A. - 7 months ago

(Translated by Google) The entrance is somewhat expensive but it is worth it since this archaeological site is very clean, it is quite spacious, and the guards are very kind and attentive. Ideal for those who like open-air museums.

(Original)
La entrada es algo costosa pero lo vale ya que este sitio arqueológico está muy limpio, es bastante amplio, y los guardias son muy amables y atentos. Ideal para quienes les gustan los museos al aire libre.

4 Fajime Iza - 2 months ago

(Translated by Google) The archaeological center is to the south west of the city of Durango. Very close.
If you go in summer it is very hot, bring sunscreen and hydrating drinks.
Place to learn about the history of the area and its archaeological traces, as well as some species of the area, both animals and plants. Recommended if you like to walk and explore.

(Original)
El centro arqueológico está al sur oeste de la cuidad de durango. Muy cerca.
Si vas en verano hace mucho calor, lleva protectora solar y bebidas hidratantes.
Lugar para conocer de la historia de la zona y sus rastros arqueológicos, además de algunas especies de la zona tanto animales como vegetales. Recomendado si te gusta caminar y explorar.