When East Meets West: Chichen Itza, Tula, and the Postclassic Mesoamerican world

A groundbreaking two-volume study reveals how the ruins of Teotihuacan reshaped Mesoamerican societies during the Epiclassic and Early Postclassic periods, challenging traditional narratives centered on Chichen Itza and Tula. The research demonstrates that Teotihuacan's cultural innovations—such as merging a warrior cult with 'Flower World' symbolism and transforming economic and political structures—served as a foundational model for later societies across the region. By analyzing multiple communities beyond these iconic sites, the study broadens our understanding of post-Classic Mesoamerican development, offering new insights into its cultural evolution.

Marengo Camacho, N. I. (2023). When East Meets West: Chichen Itza, Tula, and the Postclassic Mesoamerican world. https://doi.org/10.30861/9781407359717