Tecoaque
Tecoaque, western Tlaxcala state.
Tecoaque is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, located in western Tlaxcala state, central Mexico. The site is believed to have been created by the Texcocan culture.
Site Description
Tecoaque includes a prominent circular structure dedicated to Ehecatl.[1] Parts of this primary three-tiered structure were restored in 1992, which has an eastern facing stairway. Nearby archaeological features include residential structures and an important rectangular plaza.[2]
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on December 6, 2004 in the Cultural category.[3]
Notes
- ↑ Kelly, Jerry (2001) p 135
- ↑ espanol
- ↑ Tecoaque - UNESCO World Heritage Centre; Retrieved 2009-03-02.
References
- Kelly, Jerry (2001), An archaeological guide to central and southern Mexico, University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0-8061-3344-9
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Coordinates: 19°27′10″N 98°38′00″W / 19.4528°N 98.6333°W
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