The complex began as a hermitage built over the teocalli of Huaxyacac. He places Pedro in charge of the detail guarding the gems in a teocalli. A great temple, or "teocalli", was also constructed. The hill had a teocalli, or sacred plaza, built by the Aztecs. This teocalli and god were the center of the pre-Hispanic community. This rite was prohibited by the Spanish after the Conquest, who also destroyed the teocalli. On the left is the year in which the pre-Hispanic teocalli was destroyed. Chicano chapters of the Native American Church refer to the organization as a "teocalli". Generally speaking, the Teocalli is representative in form of Late Post-classic temple architecture and sculpture.