San Francisco, Hocabá

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San Francisco, Hocabá
San Francisco, Hocabá

Built in the 16th century, this is the main church of Hocabá.

One of the goals on my trip to Mexico was to photograph churches damaged during the Caste War. The Caste War (1847-1901) was an over 50-year Mayan revolt in the Yucatan in which cities and churches (and their populations) on the frontier suffered what can only be described as almost-complete devastation. According to Terry Rugelyy the area around Yaxcaba suffered "almost Biblical destruction during the Caste War" (Rugeley, 1997, p. 5). By some estimates, one half of the population of these areas perished during the war from starvation, disease and casualties. Cities were taken and then retaken (and burned and devastated) by both sides. These churches stand as poignant reminders of this time.

If you'd like, take a look at more of my images from my series on the Caste War churches and from the Yucatan

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Taken on: January 1, 2015
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