Chapter 1
The largest monument ever built
Chapter 2
A sacred city of pilgrimage
Chapter 3
The day the Spanish arrived
Chapter 4
Exploring the secret tunnels
Ch 4 · Exploring the secret tunnels
sonia Cholula Pyramid Secret Tunnels
Walking through five miles of tunnels, mapping out the world's biggest pyramid!
Glossary
tunnel (noun)
An artificial underground passage, especially one built through a hill or under a structure. Between 1931 and 1951, archaeologists dug eight kilometers of tunnels to map the Cholula pyramid's inner layers.
An artificial underground passage, especially one built through a hill or under a structure. Between 1931 and 1951, archaeologists dug eight kilometers of tunnels to map the Cholula pyramid's inner layers.
Fun Fact
Secret tunnels: Archaeologists hand-dug over eight kilometers of tunnels inside the Cholula pyramid, creating a massive underground labyrinth that allows scientists to explore without destroying the church above.
Quiz
Which religious festival brings thousands of pilgrims to climb the Cholula pyramid every September?
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What types of historical remains were found inside the pyramid's core, proving its ancient ceremonial use?
Quiz
Why did archaeologists decide to excavate the Cholula pyramid using tunnels rather than clearing away the dirt from the outside?
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What is the name of the famous ancient stone monument discovered deep within the Cholula pyramid tunnels?
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How can modern tourists explore the hidden, ancient layers of the Great Pyramid of Cholula?
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During which decades did the primary archaeological tunnel excavations at Cholula take place?