Teotihuacán: Quick Facts

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Teotihuacán: Pyramid of the Sun

Map of Mexico and surrounding regions with a star marking the location of Teotihuacan, a World Heritage Site, situated near Mexico City in central Mexico. Neighboring countries and major bodies of water such as the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean are also labeled.

Teotihuacán: Palace of Quetzalpapalotl

Teotihuacán: Pyramid of the Moon

Teotihuacán: Pyramid of the Moon

Stone carving of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, with an open mouth and stylized feathers radiating from its head at Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Teotihuacán: Pyramid of the Sun

Teotihuacan, Valley of Mexico, with the Pyramid of the Sun in the background, c. 3rd century BC-8th century AD.

View from the Pyramid of the Moon overlooking the ancient city of Teotihuacan, with the Pyramid of the Sun on the left and the Street of the Dead stretching to the right.

Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacán, Mexico.

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Indigenous peoples of the Americas Teotihuacán civilization Chichén Itzá Tenochtitlán Palenque Cobá Uxmal La Venta Bonampak Mayapán Texcoco Tula

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