DEPARTMENTAL COMPLEXES IN TEOTIHUACÁN.

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Teotihuacán was notable for its apartment complexes, distinct from the single-family huts common in other Mesoamerican regions. They mainly resided in large structures in areas such as La Ventilla, Tetitla, Atetelco and Tepantitla, built with advanced techniques that reflect a high standard of living. With more than 2,000 complexes during their peak, they vary in size and are classified into six socioeconomic levels, from elite residences to modest homes. The apartments, surrounded by high walls and without windows, featured interiors designed for functionality with patios that allowed for natural lighting and ventilation. Each complex included areas for daily activities and rituals, and some had specialized areas for animal husbandry or servants. Studies indicate that the occupants of a complex shared ethnicities, family relationships and occupations, and worshiped the same patron god. The excavations, begun by Leopoldo Batres in 1884 after discovering Teopancaxco, have revealed crucial aspects of this organization and the daily life of its inhabitants.
1.- Digital reconstruction of La ventila

2.- Tetitla

3.- Mural of Tlalocan in Tepantitla

4.- Altar of Atetelco

5.- Location of the departmental complexes