Xochitecatl, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Nativitas, Mexico
The ruins extend over 12 hectares on a volcanic dome with pyramids, ceremonial buildings, and two central plazas at 19.24°N latitude.
Construction started in 800 BC with the Pyramid of Flowers, Spiral Building, and Serpent Building, until volcanic activity caused abandonment in 150 AD.
The name derives from Nahuatl words xōchitl and tecatl, meaning person of flowers, reflecting the ceremonial nature of this religious center.
The site maintains visibility of three major volcanoes: Popocatepetl, Iztaccihuatl, and La Malinche, with Cacaxtla archaeological site located 1 kilometer east.
The Pyramid of Flowers contains burials of 30 children and one adult, along with thousands of clay figurines and stone sculptures from the Preclassic Period.
Location: Natívitas Municipality
GPS coordinates: 19.24473,-98.34956
Latest update: May 14, 2025 13:25
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