Showing posts with label pyramids. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 23, 2025

MEXICO: Teotihuacan Pyramids

Teotihuacan is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City.

It is often referred to as the “City of the Gods”.

Teotihuacan contains massive pyramids with a complex urban layout and a rich cultural history.

It dates back to approximately 100 BC and peaked between 200 AD and 600AD

It was the most influential civilization of per-Columbian Mesoamerica in Mexico.

It is one of the most significant archaeological sites and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sunday, January 12, 2025

MEXICO: The Ancient Maya City of Uxmal

Uxmal, in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, was an ancient Maya city.

Founded around 600 AD, Uxmal thrived during a time when the Maya civilization was at its height. 

The city served as a hub of commerce, religion and governance.

The city likely had a population of around 20,000 people at its peak.

The city’s intricate carvings, grand structures, and spiritual symbolism show the Maya's deep connection to astronomy and nature.

Uxmal is one of the best-preserved Maya cities and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.