Pyramid of the Sun , Teotihuacan , Mexico

The Pyramid of the Sun is the third largest pyramid in the world and the entire Teotihuacan temple complex is one of the best tourist attractions in Mexico City.

 

The Aztecs, during their domination of Mexico, thought that only their gods could have constructed such a structure and used it as their primary temple for daily rituals and sacred sacrifices.

 

The Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan is classified as the world’s third largest pyramid coming third to the two Egyptian pyramids of Giza. The low incline and squat structure of the Sun Temple means that the perimeter at the base of the Sun Pyramid is almost the same as the Great Pyramid of Egypt. From the summit there are wonderful views over the Avenue of the Dead, which leads to the younger Pyramid of the Moon.

 

It is well documented that the Aztecs used the pyramid as a site for animal and human sacrifices to their gods, but surprisingly little is known about the reasoning behind the construction by the Teotihuacans and the use of the pyramid.Πυραμίδα του Ήλιου Teotihuacan

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