Ixtepete Pyramid — Jalisco
Classic–Epiclassic (400–700 CE)·Teuchitlan / Western Mexico shaft tomb tradition·🇲🇽 Jalisco, Mexico
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About Ixtepete Pyramid — Jalisco
Ixtepete Pyramid — Jalisco in Jalisco, Mexico is a Classic–Epiclassic (400–700 CE) pyramid attributed to Teuchitlan / Western Mexico shaft tomb tradition. Stepped pyramid with shaft-tomb burial chamber and central altar, Jalisco classic. Ixtepete is largest Western Mexico pyramid with shaft tomb lineage to Teuchitlan circular guachimontones.
Why it mattersKey Teuchitlan / Western Mexico shaft tomb tradition compound illustrating Teotihuacan urban organization
Open questions
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. 500 CE
- Period
- Classic–Epiclassic (400–700 CE)
- Culture
- Teuchitlan / Western Mexico shaft tomb tradition
- Purpose
- Stepped pyramid with shaft-tomb burial chamber and central altar, Jalisco classic
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 500 CE
Initial construction
c. 1960 CE
Modern INAH excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
20.6600° N · 103.3800° W · 1550 m · 3 mapped features
Ixtepete Pyramid — Jalisco — Main Pyramid Base
pyramidPrincipal stepped pyramid
20.6601° N · 103.3799° WIxtepete Pyramid — Jalisco — Summit Altar/Shrine
altarTop altar or shrine
20.6602° N · 103.3798° WIxtepete Pyramid — Jalisco — Ballcourt Annex
ballcourtAssociated ballcourt
20.6605° N · 103.3803° W