La Florida (Zacatecas) Shaft Tomb

La Florida Shaft Tomb is a significant archaeological necropolis located near the farming village of La Florida in Zacatecas, Mexico, dating from 500-1000 AD [1]. This 1,600-year-old chambered tomb was discovered unopened and contains the remains of 28 individuals, likely deposited during two separate interment phases [1]. The tomb's pristine, undisturbed condition makes it particularly valuable for archaeological research, as artifacts of this type have rarely been recorded in their original context [1]. The site provides rare insights into ancient funerary practices in the region and represents one of the few shaft tombs in central Mexico to be documented with its contents intact [1].

TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period500 - 1000 AD
CountryMexico
Coordinates23.2963° N, 102.3900° W

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