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Pyramid of the Sun
19.6930° N, -98.8440° E
About
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. It is believed to have been constructed about 200 CE. Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Muon detector surveys
recent
First construction phase
c. 200 CE
Teotihuacan Ocelot discovery
late 19th century
Rene Millon tunnel investigations
1959
Ernesto Taboada pit discovery
1971
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Miscellaneous Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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