Tlatilco Culture

During the Pre-Classic Period in Mesoamerica

Clay sculpture of a bird with a carved decorative wing, displayed on a pedestal against a plain background.

Learn about the early pre-classic Tlatilco culture in the Basin of Mexico

Famous for their figurines, ceramic vessels, and burial practices

Introduction to Tlatilco Culture

A large village near modern-day Mexico City tells us a lot about how people lived

A black vessel shows a fish with an open mouth looking upward

Important terms and concepts

Tlatilco Village Site

Pre-Classic Period

Figurines

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