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]
 Structure 2 of Tohcok | |
| Location |  Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Puuc and Chenes |
| Type | Ancient Maya site |
| History | |
| Founded | 600 AD |
| Abandoned | 1200 AD |
| Periods | Classic - Postclassic |
| Cultures | Maya civilization |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Puuc and Chenes |
Location
editTohcok 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, Bakna, Dzehkabtun and the Xtacumbilxunaan caves.[2]
Architecture
editThe 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
edit- ^ "Tohcok: La preciosa navaja de pedernal". Lugares INAH.
- ^ "Zonas arqueológicas: Tohcok". Sistema de Información Cultural México.
- ^ "Tohcok, Campeche". Mediateca INAH.