El Tepozteco
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.
| El Tepozteco | |
|---|---|
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) | |
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. The Sierra de Tepoztlan and the temple site are within El Tepozteco National Park.
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