El Tajín is an important archaeological site located in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The site was the capital of the Totonac civilization, which flourished in the region from about 600-1200 AD.
The Totonac people were known for their advanced agricultural practices, particularly their use of raised fields and irrigation systems to grow crops in the fertile floodplains of the region. They were also skilled builders and artisans, creating impressive architectural structures, sculptures, and ceramics.
The exact reasons for the construction of El Tajín are not known, but it is believed to have been an important political and religious center for the Totonac people. The city was built on a site that had been occupied since the early Classic period (200-600 AD), but it was during the Late Classic and Early Postclassic periods (900-1200 AD) that El Tajín reached its peak as a major cultural and economic center.
0:00 El Tajín
1:48 Some of the most popular attractions at the site include
1:53 The Pyramid of the Niches
2:06 The Ballcourt
2:17 The Plaza of the Columns
2:30 Palacio de los Voladores
2:42 The Museum El Tajín
2:51 The Xanath Ecological Park
3:13 There are several nearby attractions that visitors to El Tajín may want to explore
3:18 Papantla
3:38 Tuxpan
3:58 Cempoala
4:13 Costa Esmeralda

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