Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇲🇽 Teotihuacan, Mexico
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About Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37)
Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) at Teotihuacan, Mexico is a Medieval (regional) pyramid of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for enclosure 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 mattersWestern Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) at Teotihuacan, Mexico is a Medieval (regional) pyramid of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1200 BCE fo
Open questions
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
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Enclosure and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37)
On the ground
Structures & features
19.0211° N · 98.1640° W · 420 m · 4 mapped features
Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) Main Pyramid Feature
pyramidPrimary pyramid feature at Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) – central enclosure and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
19.0211° N · 98.1639° WWestern Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) defining settlement or ritual space
19.0210° N · 98.1639° WWestern Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) ceremonial landscape
19.0212° N · 98.1641° WWestern Teotihuacan Enclosure West — Teotihuacan (56-37) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
19.0210° N · 98.1641° W