Archaeological Analysis of Cantona's Residential Structures in Puebla, Mexico

This article examines the residential architecture of the pre-Hispanic city of Cantona in Puebla, Mexico, based on research presented at the REHABEN conference. The site, first documented in 1858 by Henri de Saussure and later studied through the Cantona Archaeological Project starting in 1993, features an extensive residential zone with well-preserved terraced housing lots. The analysis focuses on urban layout, lot distribution, and housing types ranging from individual dwellings to family compounds, highlighting how the city's location on volcanic terrain influenced its design. The article is the first of a two-part series, with the second part to cover the ceremonial acropolis.