Detecting Ethnicity at Teotihuacan through Archaeology

Archaeological evidence suggests the presence of Michoacán groups at Teotihuacan, challenging previous assumptions about ethnic diversity in Classic-period Mesoamerica. The study focuses on Structure N1W5:19, analyzing household and burial assemblages from 1991 excavations to trace the formation and maintenance of a distinct Michoacán identity between 350–650 CE. While ties to Oaxaca, the Gulf Coast, and the Maya region are well-documented, this research provides new insights into the less understood Michoacán connection, contributing to broader discussions on ethnicity in ancient urban centers.

Begun, E. M., Schnell, S., Bettis, E. A., Beck, M., Storey, G., & Pollard, H. Detecting Ethnicity at Teotihuacan through Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.17077/etd.sv3qe7lo