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MEXICO
TEOTIHUACAN: PRE-HISPANIC CITY
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Designated in 1987. It is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico.
PYRAMID OF THE SUN, is the 3rd biggest pyramid in the
world is positioned on the Avenue of the Dead’s east side.
PYRAMID OF THE MOON faces the northern plaza.
Temple of “Quetzalcoatl”
meaning "Feathered Serpent" is one of its most monumental structures, located in the
center of the area and boasts its fine decoration and finely carved serpent
heads that jut out from feathered collars that are carved into its stone walls.
Temple of Quetzalpapalotl “Temple of Butterflies”,
Located a short distance to the south-west of the Pyramid of the
Moon. "Quetzalpapalotl"—named because of the decoration of
butterflies and birds carved in the columns and patio.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
TEOTIHUACAN: PRE-HISPANIC CITY
