The squares function in the Prehispanic Mesoamerican Highlands

The Mesoamerican squares correspond to very defined patterns in the Prehispanic urbanism, were drawn with relating geometric in strict linear adherence. Use and function in some cases, to date are barely known, however, chroniclers could reconstruct much of the references of use. The intention of these spaces was very important in this huge architectural complex. In addition to its streets and main thoroughfares, squares were elements for a good and rhythmic bases distribution, palaces, accesses, set houses and artisan workshops, which acted as modulators and distributors of Prehispanic urban areas. Is the intent of this document to assess the function and importance of the stroke of the Mesoamerican urban squares.