Teotenango, Pre-Hispanic fortified city ruins on Tetepetl Hill in Tenango del Valle, Mexico
The archaeological complex spreads across multiple levels of Tetepetl Hill, featuring pyramidal platforms, a ballgame court, and defensive stone walls at 2700 meters elevation.
Founded around 900 CE during the decline of Teotihuacan, Teotenango served as a strategic settlement for Otomi, Matlatzinca, and Aztec populations until Spanish conquest in 1550.
The Roman Piña Chan Archaeological Museum displays over 1000 artifacts including ceremonial objects, stone carvings, and pottery that represent the regional cultural development.
Located 72 kilometers southwest of Mexico City and 25 kilometers south of Toluca, the site opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00 with an entrance fee.
Archaeologists discovered a ceremonial drum decorated with symbols depicting conflicts between local powers and the Aztec empire during the site excavations.
Location: Tenango del Valle
GPS coordinates: 19.10822,-99.59706
Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:14
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