Archaeological Investigations at Xochicalco, Morelos 1984 and 1986

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ID6033518
AuthorsNorberto González Crespo (National Institute of Anthropology and History, corresponding author), Silvia Garza Tarazona (National Institute of Anthropology and History), Hortensia De Vega Nova, H Nova (National Institute of Anthropology and History), Pablo Mayer Guala (National Institute of Anthropology and History), Giselle Canto Aguilar (National Institute of Anthropology and History)
Year1995
Volume6
Pages223-236
Publication date1995-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAncient Mesoamerica (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0956-5361 • E-ISSN: 1469-1787
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0956536100002200
OpenAlexW2320415343
LanguageEN
Citations received9

Archaeological excavations at the site of Xochicalco, Morelos, have explored several elements of public architecture important for clarifying aspects of urban organization and civic life during the Epiclassic period. Excavations confirm the presence of a ditch and terrace defensive system, strategic control of access leading into the site, and the presence of walled streets entering the site and extending throughout the city. The urban design also included systems for surface drainage that were linked to street networks. A section of the drainage system was constructed as a subterranean sewer using corbeled arch construction where it passed beneath a large platform mound. Analysis of the materials recovered from buildings throughout these excavations also provide the basis for identifying domestic activities and differentiating between residential and nonresidential structures

Arch · Archaeology · Ditch · Drainage · Excavation · Geography · Terrace (agriculture · Archaeology and Natural History · Latin American history and culture · Mexican Socioeconomic and Environmental Dynamics · Ecology

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