The oldest populations in Mexico

We know little about the oldest populations in Mexicobecause each space in the territory is very common, natural. However, all locations have their own history, their community and above all a past that is worth knowing, exploring and – in most cases – exalting as much as possible.

In the case of the country, Cholula is not only the oldest population in Mexico, but it is from all over Latin America, and this is because it was growing, it was populated and therefore the uses and customs were born and maintained. In fact, that is The common factor between the oldest populations in Mexico, Since although they have changed over time, they also maintain the essence with which they were born.

Sanctuary of the Virgen de los Remedios, San Pedro Cholula.Pedro Lastra / UNSPLASH

Cholula

During the eighth century it was known as old Cholula and grew from a small village and regional center. The first settlement was in a lake that for now does not exist. Then, The population was dedicated to agricultureespecially to the cultivation of corn and precisely because of that, Cholula holds the title with the first important ceremonial center, so it became one of the most important in Mesoamerica. The fall of Cholula is estimated shortly after the seventh century, when the temple to Quetzalcoatl was abandoned, therefore, after the arrival of the Spaniards, they made the slaughter of Cholula killing more than 6 thousand stores that still lived there, because they believed that there would be an ambusch against them.

Ejutla de Crespo

It is believed that Ejutla, in Oaxac The huge and vast ejotes production. Little by little it was populated until an export land became, since there were many edible plants such as eucalyptus, verdolaga, quintonil and the studs, of course. It also remains fertile land of sunflowers and jacarandas. In addition, there are unusual animals in other areas such as wild boar, which caught the attention of Spanish invaders upon arrival.