Zacuala Palace — Teotihuacan
Classic (300–600 CE)·Teotihuacan·🇲🇽 Mexico State, Mexico
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About Zacuala Palace — Teotihuacan
Zacuala Palace — Teotihuacan in Mexico State, Mexico is a Classic (300–600 CE) ancient-city attributed to Teotihuacan. Priestly palace south-west of Moon Pyramid with colonnaded patios and murals. Séjourné excavations, palace with Mitla-like fret frieze, interpreted as priest residence.
Why it mattersKey Teotihuacan 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. 350 CE
- Period
- Classic (300–600 CE)
- Culture
- Teotihuacan
- Purpose
- Priestly palace south-west of Moon Pyramid with colonnaded patios and murals
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 350 CE
Initial construction
c. 1960 CE
Modern INAH excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
19.6880° N · 98.8390° W · 2290 m · 3 mapped features
Zacuala Palace — Teotihuacan — Central Patio/Temple
patioMain ceremonial patio or temple
19.6882° N · 98.8389° WZacuala Palace — Teotihuacan — Residential Compound
compoundApartment or house compound
19.6878° N · 98.8388° WZacuala Palace — Teotihuacan — Workshop / Midden Area
workshopCraft workshop or midden
19.6884° N · 98.8392° W