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The ancient Huastec civilization is one of the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures.

Judging from archaeological remains, they are thought to date back to approximately the 10th century BCE, although their most productive period of civilization is usually considered to be the Postclassic era between the fall of Teotihuacan and the rise of the Aztec Empire.

The Pre-Columbian Huastecs constructed temples on step-pyramids, carved independently-standing sculptures, and produced elaborately painted pottery.

The Huastecs were unusual as one of the few cultures that attained civilization and built cities, yet usually wore no clothing.

They were admired for their abilities as musicians by other Mesoamerican peoples.