Zona Arqueológica de Tula, Archaeological site in Tula de Allende, Hidalgo, Mexico.
The Tula Archaeological Zone displays impressive stone structures and pyramids that showcase the advanced architectural skills of the ancient Toltec civilization across multiple ceremonial complexes.
This important Mesoamerican center flourished from 713 AD to approximately 1170 AD when it served as the political and religious capital of the Toltec empire for nearly four and a half centuries.
The site features the famous Atlantean columns representing Toltec warriors in traditional attire, along with elaborate stone carvings depicting jaguars, eagles, and serpent-human iconography central to Toltec religious beliefs.
Located 80 kilometers north of Mexico City, the site operates daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with regular bus connections from the capital and parking facilities available for visitors.
The Temple of Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli dedicated to the Morning Star deity contains some of the most sophisticated stone relief work found anywhere in ancient Mesoamerica, showcasing unparalleled artistic mastery.
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