Queréndaro Acropolis — Zacapu
Postclassic (1250–1528 CE)·Purépecha·🇲🇽 Michoacán, Mexico
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About Queréndaro Acropolis — Zacapu
Queréndaro Acropolis — Zacapu in Michoacán, Mexico is a Postclassic (1250–1528 CE) ancient-city attributed to Purépecha. Mesa-top fortified city Malpaís of Zacapu with 20 pyramids on lava badlands. Michelet: Malpaís urbanism on La Crucita mesa, walls 2 km, 1000 houses.
Why it mattersKey Purépecha compound illustrating Teotihuacan urban organization
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Urban craft specialization
- 02Mural iconography interpretation
Theories
- 01Multi-ethnic barrio model
- 02Theocratic palace administration
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. 1250 CE
- Period
- Postclassic (1250–1528 CE)
- Culture
- Purépecha
- Purpose
- Mesa-top fortified city Malpaís of Zacapu with 20 pyramids on lava badlands
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1250 CE
Initial construction
c. 1960 CE
Modern INAH excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
19.8100° N · 101.7900° W · 2000 m · 3 mapped features
Queréndaro Acropolis — Zacapu — Central Patio/Temple
patioMain ceremonial patio or temple
19.8102° N · 101.7899° WQueréndaro Acropolis — Zacapu — Residential Compound
compoundApartment or house compound
19.8098° N · 101.7898° WQueréndaro Acropolis — Zacapu — Workshop / Midden Area
workshopCraft workshop or midden
19.8104° N · 101.7902° W