The El Tajin Architecture: located in the state of Veracruz, it became the most important center in northeast Mesoamerica after the fall of the Teotihuacan Empire.
The buildings found in El Tajin are masterpieces of ancient Mexican and American architecture that reveal astronomical and symbolic significance. Its unique architecture is characterized by elaborate carved reliefs on the columns and the "Pyramid of the Niches", which features 365 niches representing the days of the year.
El Tajin was at its peak from the early 9th to the early 13th century, when its cultural influence extended all along the Gulf and penetrated into the Mayan region and central Mexico. El Tajin has survived as an outstanding example of the grandeur and importance of prehispanic cultures in Mexico.
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