This time, we are still working with vacations and destinations. In the previous lesson we mentioned some places that are pretty impressive. However, today we will learn a little about a great country called Mexico. The following is a short description of one of the most interesting places that you can visit while in this great American country.
“Teotihuacan, also known as the City of the Gods, is an archeological site 40 km northeast of Mexico City. Náhuatl for “the place where men became gods”, Teotihuacan is home to some of the largest ancient pyramids in the world. According to legend, it was here where the gods gathered to plan the creation of man.
Teotihuacan was the largest Pre-Columbian city in the Americas, reaching a total population of 150,000 at its height. The name is also used to refer to the civilization this city dominated, which at its greatest extent included most of Mesoamerica.
Construction of Teotihuacán commenced around 300 BC, with the Pyramid of the Sun built by 150 BC. 150–450 AD.
It is said that the descendants of this city abandoned it and relocated in Tenochtitlan because it was thought to be a more sacred location.
A lot of artifacts have wisely been moved to National Anthropological Museum, in Mexico City.
This site has a lot of small pyramids, but essentially there are only four main attractions.
The Temple of the Moon – A medium sized pyramid off from the center of the complex.
The Temple of the Sun – The largest pyramid in the structure with an excellent view of the surrounding mountains. Wear sunscreen, they don’t call it the Temple of the Sun for nothing.
The Temple of Quetzalcoatl – One of the most sacred Temples in the complex. This temple is decorated with many stone serpent heads.
Museo Teotihuacán- The museum at the park with outstanding displays and a miniature recreation of the entire site. Well worth the visit.
There are also some smaller structures surrounding the complex, no more than four or five meters in height. A drive around the perimeter, on the road along the park will provide many surprises and is worth the trip. Hitching a ride or even paying a few pesos for a ride will be worth the effort.
There are also many interesting constructions along the Avenue of the Dead which runs along the middle of the site, so don’t just walk from one temple to the other. On the left side of the plaza in front of the Temple of the Moon are several areas including the Palace of the Jaguars which house many wall paintings, sculptures, and underground rooms.
How about it? It seems that Teotihuacan is a perfect place to visit when you have vacations. Keep it in mind and consider this suggestion at the top of your list of the places that you must go to.
This text was taken and edited from http://wikitravel.org/en/Teotihuacan
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