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Quiahuiztlan
19.3257° N, -98.2384° E
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Quiahuiztlan was one of the four altepetl (polities) that made up the confederation of Tlaxcala. It is located in the modern city of Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala State, Mexico.
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Tlaxcala secession episode
early 16th century
Totonac occupation of Veracruz Quiahuiztlan
16th century CE
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