Tohcok Explained

Tohcok
Location: Mexico
Region:Puuc and Chenes
Type:Ancient Maya site
Built:600 AD
Abandoned:1200 AD
Epochs:Classic - Postclassic
Architectural Styles:Puuc and Chenes
Cultures:Maya civilization

Tohcok (also known as Tacóh or Tacoc) is an archaeological Maya site in the Hopelchén municipality of the Mexican state of Campeche. Tohcok developed as a large ceremonial center during the late Classic and early Postclassic periods of Mesoamerica between the Puuc and Chenes region. This location in the transition zone of both regions makes Tohcok show a mix of both regional architectural styles in its buildings and structures.[1]

Location

Tohcok is located at approximately 10 km from the city of Hopelchén in the state of Campeche, near the Federal Highway 261 that connects Hopelchén to the city of Campeche. Other Maya sites near Tohcok are Xtampak, Bakná, Dzehkabtun and the Xtacumbilxunáan caves.[2]

Architecture

The architecture of Tohcok has some elements of the Puuc region architectural style mixed with features of the Chenes region style due to the location of the site in the transition zone between both Mayan historical regions. The accessible archaeological zone consists of two buildings, the structure 1 and 2 and a large plaza. The explored ruins of Tohcok are only a small part of the extension that the site managed to reach during its development.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Tohcok: La preciosa navaja de pedernal . Lugares INAH.
  2. Web site: Zonas arqueológicas: Tohcok . Sistema de Información Cultural México.
  3. Web site: Tohcok, Campeche . Mediateca INAH.