Pyramid of Cuicuilco (Ref#1)
This site, accepted as among the oldest in the Valley of Mexico is dominated by a massive circular pyramid with a base 387 feet in diameter and a height of 75 feet. 50 Although parts of the large and complex site are buried by ash from volcanoes as recently as 300.A.D., other parts are buried under volcanic ash that has been dated as 7,000 years old. (Despite this evidence Cuicuilco is still officially dated as from 2,000 to 4,000 years old).
Pyramid of Cuicuilco (Ref#2)
Cuicuilco is dominated by a circular temple. This is clearly the oldest of such large scale construction in central Mexico. This is not as impressive as many other ruins in Mexico, but it is one of the most important ruins in all of Mexico and Central America. It is definitely a must see site.
Cuicuilco is an often debated site among various groups who are studying archaeology. The major discussions seem to debate whether or not Cuicuilco is …