Archaeological Sites in Mexico

Paquimé, Casas Grandes: Archaeological Site (Mexico)

The archaeological site of Casas Grandes, also known as Paquimé, was a prosperous civilization that flourished between the 11th and 14th centuries in the barren terrains of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. This site offers significant insights into the intricate societies that inhabited the region before the arrival of European explorers.

Templo Mayor: Mexico City

The Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. Construction of the first temple began sometime after 1325 and was rebuilt six times. The central plaza of Mexico City today was developed to the southwest of this archaeological site.