Cerros
Cerros is a Maya archaeological island in the Caribbean Sea, off of the eastern coast of Belize.[1]
At a point during the American Revolution, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton visited the ruins on Cerros, following the clues to the rumored treasures of William Kidd, which he gained by trading trinkets for information regarding map pieces from a sailor named Peg Leg.
After navigating through the island's ruins, he was able to obtain Captain Kidd's Sawtooth Cutlass.[2]
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The Mayan city of Cerros sits on a hilltop overlooking Chetumal Bay. In the late 17th century, this is Spanish territory, though it will become part of the British Honduras, and eventually the independant nation of Belize.
Of course, Cerrose itself predates all that - it was founded sometime around 350 BC, when it was an important trading center for ships travelling up the east coast. In its heyday, about 1100 people lived there. That may not see like a lot - but the stonework in the area shows the city's prominence. The architecture features stepped pyramids, stone carvings, temples, and get this - two ball courts. NOw, we're not clear on the rules, but from the location of the courts it seems it was important - and deadly. Murals at other similar sites show the winners beheading their opponents. Maybe that was their version of trash talking the other team. Or maybe not...
And I thought Americans took their 'football' seriously.
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Concept art of Cerros' ruins. -
The ruins on the island. -
Concept art of the exterior -
Ratonhnhake:ton free running befall the temple. -
Concept art of the exterior grounds.
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