Tohcok
Sign in to saveTohcok (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.
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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.
== 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, Bakna, Dzehkabtun and the Xtacumbilxunaan caves.
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