Burnt Palace

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Burnt Palace is an important archaeological complex at the ancient Mesoamerican city of Tula, notable for its charred remains and association with Toltec ceremonial and administrative activities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
palatial complex
archaeologicalEvidence architectural layout indicating administrative use
burned floors and walls
associatedWith Toltec ceremonial center at Tula
Toltec civilization NERFINISHED
belongsTo Toltec capital of Tollan (Tula) NERFINISHED
country Mexico
culture Toltec NERFINISHED
evidenceOf destructive fire event
intentional burning or conflict
excavatedBy archaeologists in the 20th century
function administrative center
palatial complex for Toltec elite
ritual space
hasCharacteristic burned architectural elements
charred remains
stone architecture
hasCondition ruins
hasType Mesoamerican palace
ceremonial complex
heritageDesignation part of Tula archaeological zone
languageOfName English
locatedIn Hidalgo, Mexico NERFINISHED
Mesoamerica NERFINISHED
Tula NERFINISHED
Tula, Hidalgo NERFINISHED
managedBy Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia NERFINISHED
material stone
stucco
near Atlantean columns of Tula NERFINISHED
Pyramid B at Tula NERFINISHED
openToPublic true
partOf Toltec urban center at Tula NERFINISHED
ancient city of Tula NERFINISHED
central monumental zone of Tula
region Central Highlands of Mexico NERFINISHED
researchField Mesoamerican archaeology
significance important for understanding Toltec ceremonial practices
key evidence for Toltec political organization
timePeriod Early Postclassic period NERFINISHED
Epiclassic period NERFINISHED
touristAttraction yes
usedFor administrative activities
ceremonial activities
elite residence
public gatherings

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Tula hasStructure Burnt Palace