Cacaxtla

Tlaxcala / MexicoJanuary 12, 2025

History of Cacaxtla

Cacaxtla is an archaeological site located in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It was inhabited between 600 and 900 CE during the Epiclassic period of Mesoamerica. The site is believed to have been constructed by the Olmeca-Xicalanca, a little-known ethnic group that displaced others and dominated the central Mexican region. The name "Cacaxtla" comes from the Nahuatl word meaning "place of cacaxtles," referring to wooden frames used for carrying goods, highlighting the site's...