BETA
Chapter 1
The master plan of an ancient metropolis
Chapter 2
Engineering the giant pyramids
Chapter 3
The bustling multicultural melting pot
Chapter 4
The great fire and the Aztec discovery
YOUR GOAL
Master of The mysteries of Teotihuacan
Ch 4 · The great fire and the Aztec discovery
gertrude Explore the mystery of the great fire and the Aztec discovery of Teotihuacan in this interactive educational game about the ancient city.
gertrude Discover how the ancient city of pyramids got its name. Explore the history and mysteries of Teotihuacan in this educational infographic.
gertrude Explore the sacred Aztec pilgrimage to the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, the legendary city of pyramids, through this historical image.
Fun Fact
Aztec pilgrims: Aztec emperors walked barefoot on their pilgrimages to Teotihuacan to show humility to the ancient gods.
Glossary
conflagration (noun)
A large, destructive fire that causes extensive damage to property or land. A massive conflagration destroyed the city around 550 CE, leaving ruins that Aztec explorers discovered centuries later.
A large, destructive fire that causes extensive damage to property or land. A massive conflagration destroyed the city around 550 CE, leaving ruins that Aztec explorers discovered centuries later.
Quiz
Which modern technology is helping archaeologists trace the origins of Teotihuacan's residents?
Quiz
What physical evidence suggests Teotihuacan's collapse was caused by an internal uprising?
Quiz
Around what year did the massive fire destroy the monumental center of Teotihuacan?