🧿 Tenampúa

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Tenampúa is an archaeological site belonging to the Lenca culture dating from the Mesoamerican classic period, located in central Honduras in the Comayagua valley. It is known for having the interesting characteristic of several mounds of between 6 and 15 meters and a fortress inside, in addition to being a place located in a mountainous area with difficult access. The area is also characterized by forests of pine trees and a cool climate hovering between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius in temperature and strong gusts of wind.

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Tenampúa is located in Honduras, in Americas.

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