Teotihuacan Pyramids, Mexico

Teotiuacan Pyramids - Sun and Moon. It is located about 25 miles Northeast of Mexico City and one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico.

• Sun Pyramid is one of the biggest constructions made in the early Americas. It was finished in 200 AD and is 200 feet high 700 feet wide. 

"The Pyramid was built on top of a cave which was discovered in 1970. The cave is over 100 yards long and ends in the shape of a four-leaf clover, with four chambers… ...the scene of numerous ancient fire and water rituals."

There are 365 stairs that represent the 365 days of the year.

• Moon Pyramid it is at "the northern end of the Street of the Dead and finished in about 250 AD. Many excavations near the base of the pyramid reveal a tomb of a male skeleton as well as animal sacrifices. 

If you have a chance to visit the pyramids please do. Once on top of the sun pyramid, you have a beautiful view and its very relaxing and spiritual. Around the area you can also eat at very nice cultural restaurants and shop while seeing the pyramids afar.

Top of the Sun pyramid and the Moon right behind

Dont forget to visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids during your stay in Mexico. 


Credits:
Teotihuacan: Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon | Thematic Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art