Exploring Cempoala, Quiahuitzlan & La Antigua | Hernán Cortés & the Spanish Conquest in Veracruz

Join me on a journey through history as we explore the fascinating ruins of Cempoala, Quiahuitzlan, and La Antigua in Veracruz, Mexico! Discover the Totonac archaeological sites of Cempoala, once a thriving pre-Columbian city, and Quiahuitzlan, known for its unique hilltop cemetery and fortress ruins. Walk in the footsteps of Hernán Cortés as we trace his route during the Spanish conquest of Mexico, including a visit to Hernán Cortés' house in La Antigua.

Learn about the rich Totonac culture, the pyramids of Cempoala, and how these ancient sites played a key role in Mexico’s history. We'll also visit La Ceiba de la Noche Feliz, the legendary tree where Cortés is believed to have tied his ships, and explore other Veracruz colonial landmarks that shaped the New World.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or planning a Veracruz archaeological tour, this video is your ultimate guide to these incredible pre-Columbian sites. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more historical tours of Veracruz!

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00:00 Intro
02:21 Cempoala
03:32 Temple of Death
04:26 Temple of the Chimneys
05:43 Cortés Arrival in Cempoala
08:10 Battle of Cempoala
09:53 Templo Mayor
11:07 Temple of the Sun
12:43 Temple of Water & Temple of the Moon
16:20 On the Way to Quiahuitzlan
18:18 Quiahuitzlan
19:08 Tombs/Mausoleums
21:09 Villa Rica & The Ships
23:15 The Structures / Cortés takes Aztec Prisoners
27:45 La Antigua
29:54 Lunch
30:32 The River
31:08 La Ceiba Tree
31:45 Ermita del Rosario Church
33:51 La Casa de Cortés
38:12 El Cabildo

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