Zohapilco

Zohapilco is an archaeological site located in the Basin of Mexico, near the modern town of Los Reyes Acaquilpan. It is notable for providing evidence of some of the earliest human settlements in the region, predating many better-known pre-Columbian cultures.

The significance of Zohapilco lies primarily in its pottery finds. Archaeological excavations have unearthed ceramic figurines and vessels dating back to the Early Preclassic period (roughly 2500-1200 BCE). These artifacts offer valuable insights into the daily lives, religious beliefs, and artistic expressions of the early inhabitants of the Basin of Mexico. The pottery styles and techniques employed at Zohapilco are distinct from later periods, providing crucial information for understanding the evolution of ceramic traditions in the region.

The site also contributes to our understanding of early village life and agricultural practices in the area. Evidence suggests that the inhabitants of Zohapilco engaged in farming and relied on resources available in the surrounding environment. While the site is not as extensively studied as some other Mesoamerican archaeological sites, its unique chronological position makes it an important source of information about the formative stages of civilization in central Mexico.