Cuyuxquihui
Cuyuxquihui was a pre-Hispanic cult center of the Totonaks in what is now the Mexican state of Veracruz .
location
The archaeological site of Cuyuxquihui is located about 22 km (as the crow flies) southeast of the large Totonac cult center of El Tajín . The nearest town, Papantla de Olarte , is around 30 km (driving distance) north.
How to get there: From El Tajin or Papantla in a south-east or south-east direction to the village of El Chote ; on the MEX127 heading east; behind the bridge over the Río Tecolutla along the river to the village of Paso del Correo - the archaeological site of Cuyuxquihui is about 2 km south.
history
The buildings of Cuyuxquihui can be assigned to the post-classical period (approx. 1200–1519); Traces of an earlier settlement of the place have not yet been discovered. In the period around 1470 the entire region came under Aztec influence and was subject to tribute; At the latest with the arrival of the Spaniards in this area (around 1520/25) the place of worship was given up.
buildings
The most important buildings of the approximately four hectare extensive ruins are three or four temple pyramids and an approximately 72 meters long but only four meters wide ball playground in the shape of an 'I, whose side walls are up to two meters high in parts. The two-part structure of the pyramids, which are no more than 15 m high, are divided into two by straight central stairs; their fronts are bevelled ( talud ). Remains of the formerly colored stucco coating are still present; traces of red and blue paint were discovered during the excavation work. The temples formerly on the top have been destroyed by natural forces - perhaps also by human hands; only the foundation walls can still be seen.
- Edificio I: Quadruple stepped pyramid with central staircase
- Edificio II: Triple stepped pyramid with central staircase; only the front is exposed
- Edificio III: Raised building with a large platform, but without a temple
- Edificio IV and V: twin construction with three-tiered structures; probably with former wooden temple structures
- Juego de Pelota: Ball playground with an elongated 'I' shape
See also
Web links
- Cuyuxquihui - Infos (spanish)
- Cuyuxquihui - Photo + Info (Spanish)
Coordinates: 20 ° 17 ′ 45 " N , 97 ° 16 ′ 45" W.