Tarascan Plateau

Tarascan Plateau
Tarascan Plateau
Plateau
	Interactive map of Tarascan Plateau
	Coordinates: 19°37′27″N 102°48′44″W / 19.62417°N 102.81222°W

The Tarascan Plateau (Spanish: Meseta Tarasca), also Purépecha Plateau (Meseta Purépecha), is a plateau and region in the Mexican state of Michoacán, in Southwestern Mexico.

The plateau begins at the southwestern foot of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

It is considered a region of temperate land, irrigated by the Lerma River and its tributaries.

It has several lakes, like Lake Pátzcuaro, Lake Cuitzeo, and Lake Zirahuén.

History

The Tarascan Plateau has a strong indigenous peoples presence. The Purépecha were dedicated to agriculture and forestry.

It was the location of the Purépecha culture during the Mesoamerican Postclassical period. Some of its principal pre-Columbian and present day population centers were/are Pátzcuaro and Tzintzuntzan.

References

↑ Center, University of Wisconsin Land Tenure (1968). A Research Paper - Land Tenure Center. Land Tenure Center, University of Wisconsin.

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[1] Center, University of Wisconsin Land Tenure (1968). A Research Paper - Land Tenure Center. Land Tenure Center, University of Wisconsin.