El Tajín, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, is an ancient Mesoamerican city renowned for its impressive architecture and cultural significance. Flourishing between 600 and 1200 AD, it was a major center of the Classic Veracruz culture, featuring over 150 structures, including the iconic Pyramid of the Niches with its 365 recessed squares symbolizing the solar year. The site also boasts numerous ballcourts, intricate stone carvings, and evidence of advanced urban planning, reflecting the sophistication of its pre-Columbian inhabitants. Today, El Tajín stands as a testament to the rich history and ingenuity of Mesoamerican civilization.

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