Cacaxtla (Nahuatl pronunciation: [kaˈkaʃtɬaːn]) is an archaeological site located near the southern border of the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. It contains a sprawling palace with vibrantly colored murals painted in Maya style.

Jul 18, 2018 · Cacaxtla is located in the east-central Mexican state of Tlaxcala, not far from the country’s capital, Mexico City. Thanks to its location on the important trade routes that connected the Valley of Mexico to the Gulf in the east and to the territory of …

Cacaxtla es un sitio arqueológico mexicano a 19 km al sur de la ciudad de Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl y a 128 km al este de la capital Ciudad de México, 1 en el sur del Estado de Tlaxcala, en el municipio de Natívitas; su nombre proviene de la palabra náhuatl cacaxtli o cacaxtle, que refiere a los canastos de viaje que usaban los mercaderes ...

Mar 9, 2024 · The ancient ruins of Cacaxtla in Mexico, are home to exceptional, colorful murals, the best-preserved known so far.

Nov 29, 2021 · The Cacaxtla-Xochitécatl archaeological site is one of the most interesting and unique in all of Mexico. Aside from its massive structures and breathtakingly beautiful vistas, this ancient city in Central Mexico boasts a rather out-of-place feature — Maya murals.

Cacaxtla is an archaeological site in the southern region of Tlaxcala, Mexico. The site was built and occupied by the Olmeca-Xicallanca people, a Mayan population.

Oct 23, 2018 · The civilization that settled Cacaxtla (often referred to as the Olmeca-Xicalanca) is an enduring mystery that has puzzled archeologists and historians since the discovery of the site.

Discover the rich history and culture of Cacaxtla, Tlaxcala, Mexico. Explore the murals and archaeological ruins, learn about the Olmec-Xicalanca civilization and its influence in the region. Also get information about local cuisine and nearby places to visit.

Oct 1, 2017 · Cacaxtla is an archaeological site located near the southern border of the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. It was a sprawling palace containing vibrantly colored murals painted in unmistakable Maya style. The nearby site of Xochitecatl was a more public ceremonial complex associated with Cacaxtla.

Between AD 650 and 950, artists at the small Central Mexican city-state of Cacaxtla covered the walls of their most important sacred and public spaces with dazzling murals of gods, historical figures, and supernatural creatures.