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Model of the site in the site museum In 1937, a series of eleven seasons of work at the site began to clean the site, consolidate it and reconstruct the main architectural elements.

Other studies took place alongside this work.

This work was headed by Alfonso Caso and focused on Yacata Number 5, as well as the consolidation of the north end of the line of yacatas.

During the 1938 season, further consolidation was undertaken as well as the excavation of burials and the attempt to establish a chronology of occupation via layers.

Yacata 5 was cleaned, as well as Building A ( from colonial times ) and Building B was discovered.

From 1940 to 1946, Yacata 5 was finished, and Buildings B and C were excavated.

Topographical and strata studies were undertaken in support of the study of ceramics here.

Excavation of burials was completed, and the rectangular area between Yacatas 4 and 5 was investigated, as well as the rectangular area by Yacata 1.

From 1962 to 1968, the area was explored by Dr. Piña Chan.

The front of Yacata 1 and the wall delimiting the Grand Platform were reconstructed.

A colonial-era building was discovered ( Building D ), an altar in Building B was discovered and Yacata 5 was excavated to determine how it was built.

The neighborhood of Santa Ana, which is in front of the yacata pyramids was explored and more reconstructions of yacatas and walls was done.

In the 1970s, a detailed map was made of the site, relying on both that archaeology that has so far been done and period records.

The ceremonial plaza and the perimeter, as well as Yacatas 2 and 3, were the last to be studied.

Building E, a storage facility was also found and explored.

Outside the perimeter, an obsidian workshop with living quarters was found.