Elite Residence at San Gervasio near San Miguel, Cozumel, Mexico - Encircle Photos

5 Elite Residence at San Gervasio near San Miguel, Cozumel, Mexico

This large footprint was the foundation for an elaborate residence for a member of the elite class. It probably was the home of the Mayan ruler during the Post Classic period. Only religious, governmental and elite houses were constructed with stones. The homes of other Mayan citizens were wood and are therefore lost forever. The middle class people were typically merchants and the lowest tier were laborers called ah chembal uinikoob or yalba uinikoob. Below them were slaves named p’entacoob.

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Elite Residence at San Gervasio near San Miguel, Cozumel, Mexico

Archaeological Zone of San Gervasio, Km 7.5, Carretera Transversal, Centro, 77600 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico

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