El Tajín

archaeological site in Papantla
#1 in Papantla / #15 in Mexico
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by Photograph: Frank C. Müller, Baden-Baden
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

El Tajín is an ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site located in Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico. It was a prominent city of the Classic Veracruz culture, flourishing from approximately 600 to 1200 AD. The site is famed for its impressive architecture, including the Pyramid of the Niches, which features 365 niches, possibly representing the days of the solar year. El Tajín also boasts several ball courts, plazas, and palaces adorned with intricate reliefs and sculptures.


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