tzacualli

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A term that refers to the monuments erected by the ancestors of the Mexica. In the sources, it is used to emphasize the process of making places of worship belonging to a mythical age, such as Teotihuacan or Tula.
tzacualli
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025