Xochicalco

 The site of Xochicalco was built defensively on the top of a hill overlooking the valley of Morelos, which meant a short hike for our class. The site of Xochi was beautiful, but it was the views that really took everyone by surprise. It is believed that some people from Teotihuacan actually relocated to Xochicalco. The site was impressive and it included a ball court, residential areas, as well as ritualistic pyramids.

Our class on top of the Pyramid of the Feather Serpent   ----------------------------------------------->>
   








The Pyramid of the Feather Serpent was by far the favorite of the class. Not only was the stone work extremely intricate, we as a class were able to decipher and figure out what the toponyms meant. The museum was also extremely fascinating. It displayed artifacts uncovered including jewelry, obsidian weaponry, and other stone carvings that needed to be preserved. Overall, the trip to Xochicalco was a complete success!