Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇲🇽 Teotihuacan, Mexico
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About Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04)
Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) at Teotihuacan, Mexico is a Iron Age (regional) megalithic of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for sanctuary and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersOuter Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) at Teotihuacan, Mexico is a Iron Age (regional) megalithic of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE f
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04)
On the ground
Structures & features
20.4130° N · 98.7561° W · 51 m · 3 mapped features
Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) Main Megalithic Feature
megalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
20.4130° N · 98.7561° WOuter Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) defining settlement or ritual space
20.4129° N · 98.7560° WOuter Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Teotihuacan Sanctuary East — Teotihuacan (56-04) ceremonial landscape
20.4131° N · 98.7562° W