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title: Tarascan Yacata, Tzintzuntzan
author: Thelmadatter
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2189/tarascan-yacata-tzintzuntzan/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Tarascan Yacata, Tzintzuntzan
_Authored by Thelmadatter_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2189.jpg)
## Image Caption
The distinctive [pyramid](https://www.worldhistory.org/pyramid/) structures of the Tarascan capital Tzintzuntzan, Late Post-Classical period (1350-1520 CE). These structures, known as yacata, are unique in Mesoamerica and combine rectangular and circular stepped [pyramids](https://www.worldhistory.org/pyramid/) on a large flat platform. Excavations within them have revealed tombs rich in Tarascan artefacts.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Thelmadatter. (2013, December 11). Tarascan Yacata, Tzintzuntzan. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Thelmadatter. "Tarascan Yacata, Tzintzuntzan." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 11, 2013. .
### MLA
Thelmadatter. "Tarascan Yacata, Tzintzuntzan." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Dec 2013, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:4thYacatatztztz.JPG) by [**Thelmadatter**](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:4thYacatatztztz.JPG). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 11 December 2013. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.