HERITAGE RECORD · 939

Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco

霍齐卡尔科的历史纪念区

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

Xochicalco is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a fortified political, religious and commercial centre from the troubled period of 650–900 that followed the break-up of the great Mesoamerican states such as Teotihuacan, Monte Albán, Palenque and Tikal.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ797120 ↗

Area707.65 ha

Administrative areaQ3311362

WikipediaXochicalco ↗

Chinese Wikipedia霍奇卡爾科 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iii)A unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or civilisation.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

Cultural archive

Record lead

UNESCO record lead

Brief synthesis The decline of the political and economic primacy of Teotihuacan in the 7th and 8th centuries A.

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