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flat summit, and descends on the west in a number of terraces, 
now not clearly defined. Excavations on the north and east show 
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adobe bricks, earth and cement. Other much reduced structures | 
surround the pyramid, and the soil is filled with relics including 
woe broken pottery of neat and artistic make. 
Xochicaleos: The ruins of Xochiecalco, situated about 65 miles 
southwest of the city of Mexico, are ranked among the most inter. 
esting in Mexican territory. The principal structure is situated 
upon the summit of an oblong co¥neal hill two miles in circum- 
ference and 400 feet high. This is surrounded by stone terraces 
and pierced by mysterious galleries and chambers not yet satisfac- 
torily explored. like the hill-of Texcocingo this “Hill of flor 
ers" was probably at one time aoe remodeled by art and covered 
With walls and buildings. The summit is level and is said to 
measure 280 feet by 328 feet. It is surrounded by a wall and oc- 
cupied by a number of ruins, the principal of which is a pyramidal 
structure 58 by 68 feet at the base and retaining a height of 20 
feet or more. The walls are built of large accurately dressed 
blocks of porphyry, brought apparently from a distance of several 
miles; they contract from the base to a height of perhaps 8 feet; 
