The archaeological monument of culture Chichimeca Santa Cecilia Acatitlan sometimes referred to simply Akatitlan, which translated to one of the Aztec language means "place among the reeds."

Chichimecas were a nomadic people, their civilization lasted until 1519. They lived in the north of modern Mexico. The ruins of this town located in the village of Santa Cecilia, in the state of Mexico, near the capital. In ancient times Akatitlan located in the north-west coast of Lake Texcoco, once housed at an altitude of 2239 meters. Over time, the lake considerably shallow.

Cultural Center Chichimeca people was closely linked to another city that has no less important - Tenayuca, he was their political and religious center. Soon, the two cities were conquered by the Aztecs. Under the leadership of Tenochtitlan they existed before the arrival of the Spanish conquerors in 1521. Later Akatitlan virtually razed to the ground in search of Spanish stone for the construction of Christian churches.

This ceremonial center was discovered in 1924, and in 1961 here at the site was opened Museum of Archaeology. It consists of five small cells, where it is possible to see the exhibits, however, there is quite dark, as well as the main hall with artifacts.

There is an ancient church - Parokiyya, it dates back to the 17th century. In the courtyard of the church it was found the base of the pyramid. In 1962 it was reconstructed using ancient stones found here. Historians believe that the pyramid was built in honor of Uitsilopochtli - the sun god, and Tlaloc - god of rain.