Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan

World Heritage

Mexico

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The sacred city of Teotihuacan ("Birthplace of the Gods") is located approximately 50 km northeast of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, the city features monuments of colossal proportions, especially the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, which were built according to geometric and symbolic principles. As one of the most powerful cultural centres in Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan extended its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region and beyond.

# Holy City

# Mexico City

# pre-hispanic city

# Quetzalcoatl Temple

# Pyramid of the Sun

# Pyramid of the Moon