The master plan of an ancient metropolis
Engineering the giant pyramids
The bustling multicultural melting pot
The great fire and the Aztec discovery
What physical evidence suggests Teotihuacan's collapse was caused by an internal uprising?
gertrude Explore the mystery of the great fire and the Aztec discovery of Teotihuacan in this interactive educational game about the ancient city.
gertrude Explore the sacred Aztec pilgrimage to the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, the legendary city of pyramids, through this historical image.
gertrude Discover how the ancient city of pyramids got its name. Explore the history and mysteries of Teotihuacan in this educational infographic.
Around what year did the massive fire destroy the monumental center of Teotihuacan?
Aztec pilgrims: Aztec emperors walked barefoot on their pilgrimages to Teotihuacan to show humility to the ancient gods.
Which modern technology is helping archaeologists trace the origins of Teotihuacan's residents?
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.