Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone
Calixtlahuaca
Late Postclassic 1116–1520 CE·Matlatzinca → Aztec·🇲🇽 State of Mexico, Mexico
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About Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone
Matlatzinca hill city 264 ha with circular Temple of Ehécatl 27 m diameter wind-god pyramid, destroyed by Axayacatl 1476, Calixtlahuaca Head find.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Matlatzinca → Aztec in State of Mexico; type-site demonstrating hilltop ceremonial city and regional exchange.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone within Late Postclassic 1116–1520 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Matlatzinca → Aztec ceremonial center for hilltop ceremonial city
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.1116–1476 CE
- Period
- Late Postclassic 1116–1520 CE
- Culture
- Matlatzinca → Aztec
- Builders
- Matlatzinca builders
- Purpose
- Hilltop ceremonial city
- Abandoned
- c.1476 destroyed
- Rediscovered
- 1930 García Payón
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.1116–1476 CE
Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
19.3364° N · 99.6861° W · 2640 m · 2 mapped features
Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone central feature
featureMain architectural feature
19.3364° N · 99.6861° WCalixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
19.3374° N · 99.6851° W
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