Located in the state of Veracruz, El Tajin was at its height from the
early 9th to the early 13th century. It became the most important centre
in north-east Mesoamerica after the fall of the Teotihuacan Empire. Its
cultural influence extended all along the Gulf and penetrated into the
Maya region and the high plateaux of central Mexico. Its architecture,
which is unique in Mesoamerica, is characterized by elaborate carved
reliefs on the columns and frieze. The 'Pyramid of the Niches', a
masterpiece of ancient Mexican and American architecture, reveals the
astronomical and symbolic significance of the buildings. El Tajin has
survived as an outstanding example of the grandeur and importance of the
pre-Hispanic cultures of Mexico.
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| El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City |
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