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El Tajín
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Definition: Principal metropolitan Classic period Maya site in Veracruz, Mexico, focused on the ball game. At least a dozen ball courts have been identified at El Tajin, and the game is lavishly illustrated on the walls of the buildings. 

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Maya Archaeology
Archaeological sites and studies of the ancient Maya civilizations of Central America

Archaeology of Mexico
Links and resources from your About guide. 

Ancient Site of El Tajín and Veracruz
From your guide to Mexico for visitors, Jody Miller.

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