Teotihuacán Pyramids in the Valley of Mexico
Valley of the Dead Taken While Standing on Pyramid of the Moon
Teotihuacán is a sacred site that is about 30 miles northeast from Mexico City in Mexico. This is a very popular site to visit from the city, as these ruins are among Mexico’s most remarkable, as well as some of the most important in the world. Teotihuacán was built about 300 AD and is characterized by enormous monuments that have been carefully laid out based on symbolic and geometric principles.
The Temple of Quetzalcoatl is one of its most monumental structures, located in the center of the area and boasts its fine decoration and lavish offerings. The front of the temple has large, finely carved serpent heads that jut out from feathered collars that are carved into its stone walls. This temple has a pyramid built on top of it called the Feathered Serpent Pyramid, where over 200 ceremonially buried warriors’ skeletons have been found by archaeologists.
The Pyramid of the Sun is positioned on the Avenue of the Dead’s east side, is the 3rd biggest pyramid in the world, and the largest pyramid that has been restored in the Western Hemisphere. This structure hasn’t been completely understood yet, but is built over a sacred cave that has the shape of a 4 leaf clover. The first part of the Pyramid was built about 100 BC, being completed 400 years later.
The Pyramid of the Moon faces the northern plaza and has no discovered features in its interior, such as a cave. It is smaller than its neighboring pyramid, but appears to be the same since it is built on higher ground. This pyramid seems to have been built in a pattern to reflect the sacred Cerro Gordo Mountain to the north.
Pictures & Photos
Pyramid of the Sun Take From Pyramid of the MoonPhoto by:Leonardo, easthastings
View of Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan From the Pyramid of the Sun
View of the Pyramid of the MoonPhoto by:marycarmenm
Wide View of Avenue of the Dead at Teotihuacan From the Pyramid of the Moon
Full View of the Avenue of the Dead From The Pyramid of The MoonPhoto at:Wiki Commons
Full View of Pyramid of the Sun Up ClosePhoto by:monique72
Mural of the Great Goddess of TeotihuacanPhoto by:abracapocus
Teotihuacan Map & Layout
Photo by:Andrew in Raleigh
Jaguar Mural Painting Found at the Valley of the Dead
Photo at:Wiki Commons
Panorama View of the Valley of the Dead
Pyramid of the Sun Close Up
Pyramid of the Moon From Up ClosePhoto by:mtkopone
Platform Along the Valley of the Dead Showing the Architectural StylePhoto by:Mike 23
View of the Pyramid of the Sun From the Sky
Photo by:Mike 23
Teotihuacan Temple of the Feathered Serpent
Photo by:Jschmeling
Looks like a great place to visit. The pyramid structures and history behind this place is very interesting.
With respect, the date of its origin is way way before. Please refer to the very carefully researched book by Graham Hancock titled “Fingerprints of the Gods”, page 183, et al.
This site is of extreme value and interest in terms of our ancient history.
Your readers deserve to be correctly informed.
Regards, Gordon