Teotihuacan Pyramids

Teotihuacan (Nahuatl: Teotihuacan, "Place where the gods were made , city of the Gods)is the name given to that was one of the largest cities during the pre-Hispanic MesoamericaThe remains of the city are to the northeast of the Valley of Mexico, in the city of Teotihuacan (Mexico State), about 45 miles away from downtown Mexico City. The area of archaeological monuments was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987.

ROAD OF THE DEAD

THE ROAD OF THE DEADThe road to the Dead or Miccaohtli is the north-south axis of the city of Teotihuacan. Currently has a length of about two miles, though research in the city Millon realize that he could reach the two miles. This axis begins at the Place de la Luna, architectural site is located in front of the Pyramid of the Moon, and extends south to the Citadel, an architectural complex located in the vicinity of the river San Juan. The width of this great track is 40 meters and its axis is shifted slightly to the northeast, 15 ° 30 'to the geographic North

PYRAMID

S

The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest

building in Teotihuacán and one of the largest in M

esoamerica. Located on the

Avenue of the dead, including the Pyram

id of the Moon and the C

itadel, near the m

ountain of Cerro G

ordo. The pyram

id is part of a large complex

located in the center of the ancient city.

The Pyramid of the M

oon is in the northern part of Teotihuacan and its

shape mim

ics the Cerro G

ordo, Tenan called in N

ahuatl, meaning "m

other or protective stone. " It is the largest

building of Teotihuacán, after the Sun Pyram

id

THE CITADEL IS

The Citadel is an architectural complex located in the western belt of the dead road, south of the river San Juan. The whole forming a large square of approximately 400 square feet per side and was built during Miccaotli, between 150 and 250 d. C. The set also includes The Citadel of the Feathered Serpent Pyramid, which was around thirteen temples built on a platform side. Behind the temple of the Feathered Serpents are two housing complexes that could be reserved for the elite Teotihuacan. In the center of the plaza is a shrine with four steps that gave access to the platform. The Citadel became the political, cultural and economic development of the city of Teotihuacan, a site that had belonged to the whole pyramid of the sun before. The causes of this shift in the center of the city are unknown, but could have been due to political factors

Quetzalpapálotl PalaceQuetzalpapálotl Palace is a building that was housing

the Teotihuacan elite. More specifically, it is proposed that the residence of the chief priests of Teotihuacan

QUETZALPAPÁLOTL PALACE Palacio de Quetzalpapálotl

SPRING EQUINOX

Teotihuacan or City of the Gods is one of the most

exciting and magical places on earth. The

ancient pre-Columbian citadel is located at 48 km.

Mexico City and is recognized worldwide as one of the most powerful

mystic centers

According to archaeological studies the Aztecs were not the founders of this wonderful piece of architecture, but who gave him the name, since they came to the scene found this ceremonial center and left and dimension believed had been inhabited by giants and had been the site chosen by the gods to the creation of the world

Not yet known for sure who were the builders andinhabitants of this empire, or the reason for his disappearance. If it has been established that the buildings date from the second century BC and its collapse in the mid-eighth century AD, but beyond the iconography of the murals and colorful work that is presented in its ornamentation, the excavations continue today looking for some data revealing the source of this impressive cultural heritage

Prehispanic spiritual traditions say that all the 21 March for the spring equinox, come together at Teotihuacan powerful cosmic forces that radiate energy into all directions and that is why thousands of visitors from all over the planet meet on that date and up to the top in white to receive the gift of the gods.

Teotihuacan has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and within this ancient spiritual center and archaeological site can also visit museums and research centers like Teotihuacan Studies Center, dedicated to the study of culture place and promotion of tourism services

BY: JOSE RICARDO MARTINES SAAVEDRA