Xochipala, Archaeological site in Eduardo Neri Municipality, Mexico.
Xochipala is an archaeological site in Eduardo Neri Municipality in the Guerrero region, containing numerous stone sculptures and architectural remains. The settlement sits at roughly 1070 meters elevation and displays evidence of an early civilization.
The settlement thrived between 700 BC and 650 AD alongside the metropolis of Teotihuacan. During this period it formed part of a wider network of cultures in the Valley of Mexico.
The stone sculptures display geometric patterns and abstract forms carved from andesite and serpentine stone. These artworks reveal how the people who lived here understood art and creative expression.
Access to the site requires a permit from local authorities, so arrange this before arriving. Guided tours are available and help explain the structures and their context in detail.
Objects from this site were found in ritual offerings at the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan centuries later, even though the original culture had disappeared long before. This reveals how people remembered and valued this place across generations.
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