GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Settling as early as 2000 BCE, the Tlatilco people flourished in the Valley of Mexico between 1250 BCE and 800 BCE during the Early Formative period. The major archaeological sites of the area include Tlatilco, Tlapacoya, and Coapexco. They were so named for the Nahuatl word, meaning “place of hidden things,” though we do not know what they actually called themselves. There is significant Olmec influence in this region, which may be explained by the significant increase in long distance trade during this period. More than 340 burials have been found at the site of Tlatilco, which further illustrate Olmec stylistic influences. Tlatilco is known for their ceramic tradition, particularly multiple representations of small-scale female figurines.
Adapted from
Rex Koontz, "Tlatilco Figurines," Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-americas/early-cultures/tlatilco/a/tlatilco-figurines. Accessed 13 October 2016.
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- Khan Academy~Read more about Tlatilco Figurines.
- Khan Academy~Watch a video with Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank and Dr. Steven Zucker, discussing Tlatilco female figurines.
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General Description
Settling as early as 2000 BCE, the Tlatilco people flourished in the Valley of Mexico between 1250 BCE and 800 BCE during the Early Formative period. The major archaeological sites of the area include Tlatilco, Tlapacoya, and Coapexco. They were so named for the Nahuatl word, meaning “place of hidden things,” though we do not know what they actually called themselves. There is significant Olmec influence in this region, which may be explained by the significant increase in long distance trade during this period. More than 340 burials have been found at the site of Tlatilco, which further illustrate Olmec stylistic influences. Tlatilco is known for their ceramic tradition, particularly multiple representations of small-scale female figurines.
Adapted from
Rex Koontz, "Tlatilco Figurines," Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-americas/early-cultures/tlatilco/a/tlatilco-figurines. Accessed 13 October 2016.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- Khan Academy~Read more about Tlatilco Figurines.
- Khan Academy~Watch a video with Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank and Dr. Steven Zucker, discussing Tlatilco female figurines.
Notes
Note: Wall panel also has images.
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