The pyramids are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history, having been built when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world. Click for PDF and Google Slides worksheets.
Ancient America was home to sophisticated civilizations such as the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies, and mysterious ruins like Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Serpent Mound, Tikal, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines.TopicsSee All Featured Pyramids in Latin America The Americas contain multiple pyrami...
Thousands of artifacts recovered from the site are at display in the Templo Mayor museum adjacent to the site. Another important site consists of the ruins of the ancient city of Teotihuacan which was discovered and inhabited by the Aztecs in the 13th century. ...
Moon from the Avenue of the Dead The Pyramid of the Moon, or Pirámide de la Luna, is one of Teotihuacan’s most spectacular structures, partly because of its colossal size and partly because of its distinctive architectural style and iconic position at the end of the Avenue of the Dead. ...
Tikal was conquered by another city-state of the Mexican Valley, Teotihuacan, in 378AD and this brought about a change in the dynasty after the 14th king of Tikal Chak Tok Ich’aak was killed in the invasion. The new rulers, however, soon became absorbed in the Mayan culture and sound ...
The origin and language of the Teotihuacanos are yet unknown. Their cultural influences spread throughout Mesoamerica, and the city carried on trade with distant regions. Perhaps two-thirds of the urban population were involved in farming the surrounding fields. Others worked with ceramics orobsidian...
containing Teotihuacán-style pottery have been unearthed. The design of the tombs and some of the pyramids also reflects the influence of Teotihuacán, the most important center in central Mexico during the Classic Period. There are also courts for playing the ball gametlachtli. Because of the...
Teotihuacan, the New World's first great metropolis. Site of the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. The Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world's largest pyramid. The Poinsettia, the Avocado and the Jumping Bean, what Mexico has given to the world. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadal...
A photograph of the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico (Image credit: Getty) End of the Maya? Contrary to popular belief, the Maya civilization did not vanish. It's true that many southern cities, including Tikal, Copán and Palenque, were abandoned around 1,100 years ago. Drought...
Teotihuacan Teotihuacán is one of the largest pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica, I visited this archaeological site about ten years ago and I was amazed at the splendor of its architecture and the tremendous scale of its pyramids and avenues. The fact that the Teotihuacan’s built such a perf...