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Xochipala
17.8110° N, -99.6390° E
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Xochipala is a minor archaeological site in the Mexican state of Guerrero, whose name has become attached, somewhat erroneously, to a style of Formative Period figurines and pottery from 1500 to 200 BCE. The archaeological site is much later and belongs to the Classic and Postclassic eras, approximately 200–1400 CE.
Historical Timeline
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Extensive looting of site
mid-20th century
Site occupation (Classic–Postclassic)
200–1400 CE
Formative-style figurines production
1500–200 BCE
First rediscovered figurine purchased
1897
Peabody Museum acquisition
1903
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