Tepetlaoztoc

Located in the Valley of Mexico northeast of Texcoco, Tepetlaoztoc features remnants of pre-Columbian settlements and irrigation systems from the Late Postclassic period.

The region gained importance during the Aztec period and remained active through colonial times, as documented in the Codex of Santa María Asunción.

The site's name derives from Nahuatl, meaning tepetate-cave place, reflecting the indigenous linguistic and cultural heritage of the Acolhua people.

Archaeological investigations in the 1970s documented ancient field lines and settlement patterns through aerial photography before modern development altered the landscape.

The Codex Kingsborough, created in Tepetlaoztoc, contains detailed records of Spanish colonial administration and indigenous population interactions during the 16th century.

Location: State of Mexico

GPS coordinates: 19.57306,-98.82028

Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:16