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Aztec pyramid of Santa Cecilia Acatitlan Reconstruction of the temple precinct of Tenochtitlan; the great temple. Aztec architecture is a late form of Mesoamerican architecture developed by the Aztec civilization. Much of what is known about this style of architecture comes from the structures that are still standing.
Adjoining this palace is the temple for these warriors—also known as the Red Temple. This temple shows clear Teotihuacan influence in its paintings (mostly in red) and the design of its altar. Almost all the interior walls of the House of the Eagles are decorated with beautiful paintings and contain long benches, which are also painted.
Aztec temple architecture primarily developed at Tenayuca, which has the earliest example yet found of the typical Aztec double pyramid, which consists of joined pyramidal bases supporting two temples. After Tenayuca came under Aztec dominance, the Aztecs adopted this innovative style for the worship of their own deities. [8] The temple of ...
Aztec: 17 by 27 8 In 1962, the architect and archaeologist Eduardo Pareyon Moreno reconstructed the pyramid's basement and the temple that crowns it. Tenayuca. Mexico Aztec: 62 by 50 This is the earliest example yet found of the typical Aztec double pyramid, which consists of joined pyramidal bases supporting two temples. Tenochtitlan. Mexico ...
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, and one of the largest in Mesoamerica.It is believed to have been constructed about 200 AD. [4] Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city.
This is one of the most important Aztec sites and was discovered in 1933, [3] and explored by José García Payón in 1935. [4] The visible complex dates from the Aztec Empire but the site's use as a ceremonial center appears to be much older. [4] The sanctuary complex was built from the mid 15th century to the beginnings of the 16th.
The temple is dedicated to Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc, the Aztec rain deity. [7] Scholars believe that Mexica artists and builders incorporated images of the Coatepec narrative into the Huēyi Teōcalli (Templo Mayor) during a major renovation from the years 4 Reed to 8 Reed (1483-1487) under the rule of Ahuitzotl.
Two parallel stairways give access to the temples. This style of double temple is Aztec in origin. Two phases of building are evident, the second practically identical to the first and built on top of it. Only the platform survives from the second phase but sections of the walls of the twin temples survive from the earlier building phase.