Cuyuxquihui

Cuyuxquihui was a Totonac centre near the Tecolutla River, founded after the decline of El Tajín. Its name refers to an “armadillo tree”, whose bark resembles the animal’s shell. The site contains structures interpreted as fortifications, suggesting conflict among the communities that arose after the older city was abandoned. Cuyuxquihui remained important until its conquest by the Mexica under Moctezuma Ilhuicamina in 1465.