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El Tepozteco
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El Tepozteco is an archaeological site in the Mexican state of Morelos. It consists of a small temple to Tepoztēcatl, the Aztec god of the alcoholic beverage pulque.[1]
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El Tepozteco | |
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![]() The Aztec pyramid of El Tepozteco | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Aztec |
Deity | Tepoztēcatl |
Status | ruined |
Location | |
Location | Mexico |
Municipality | Tepoztlan |
State | Morelos |
Geographic coordinates | 19°0′3.28″N 99°6′4.19″W |
Architecture | |
Type | Temple |
Style | Aztec |
Specifications | |
Direction of façade | WNW |
Height (max) | 12.4 meters |
Elevation | 2,310 m (7,579 ft) |
Website | |
El Tepozteco at INAH (in Spanish) |
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In the middle Postclassic Period, various terraces and a small pyramid were built on one of the peaks of the Sierra de Tepoztlan, overlooking the pre-Columbian town of Tepoztlan. The temple became important enough to attract pilgrims from as far away as Guatemala, although the cult of Tepoztecatl was local to this site.[1][2] The Sierra de Tepoztlan and the temple site are within El Tepozteco National Park.