Joya de Ceren

"Mayan Pompeii In Italy, Pompeii is famous for being a site well-preserved by the eruption of an ancient volcano. But this isn't the only city that's been uncovered by archaeologists with a similar story. In 1976, construction unearthed a discovery that's now known as El Salvador's "Pompeii of the Americas." The site, Joya de Cerén, is a complete Maya village preserved by the eruption of Laguna Caldera in 600 CE. With houses, foodstuffs, and other organic materials well-preserved, it's a key place for archaeologists who want to understand the lives of everyday Maya people. Now, Joya de Cerén is a UNESCO World Heritage Site instead of a construction zone."