The Ancients Pyramid of the Sun
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Jul 18, 2024 
Join expert Annabeth Headrick as she uncovers the mysteries of the legendary Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán, exploring its construction, cultural significance, and connections to the Mesoamerican world. Discover the secrets hidden beneath the pyramid, its role in society, and the legacy it continues to hold in Mesoamerican cosmology.
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Pyramid's Monumental Scale
- The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest single-phase construction in Mesoamerica and second only to Egypt's Great Pyramid of Khufu in size.
- It was built all at once, not in stages like many other pyramids in the region.
Lack of Written Records
- There are no written records from Teotihuacan explaining the Pyramid of the Sun; we rely solely on archaeological evidence.
- Some associated writing comes from later Maya sites, providing hints but no direct accounts.
Origin of the Pyramid's Name
- The name 'Pyramid of the Sun' originates with the Aztecs, about a thousand years after Teotihuacan declined.
- This name likely reflects oral history passed down through generations despite the site's abandonment.