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The Pyramid of the Sun, built on top of the holy cave described in the excavation above, became a focal point for society as it was located on the Street of the Dead. More importantly than its physical location, the city layout of Teotihuacan incorporated alignments dictated by the astronomically significant orientation of the Pyramid of the Sun.
East is the imposing "Pyramid of the Sun " (Piramide del Sol), the third-largest pyramid in the world. It has a volume of 1 million cubic meters. It is a gradual pyramid, with a base dimension of 219.4 x 231.6 meters and a height of 65 meters. At the top of the pyramid, there was a huge pedestal, where human sacrifices were made.
While its size is only three fourths of that of the Sun Pyramid, much of its structure is attributed to the Feathered Serpent Pyramid as well as the great outer platforms. [7] Detail of the pyramid, showing the alternating "Tlaloc" (left) and feathered serpent (right) heads. Note the long undulating feathered serpents in profile under the heads.
Possibly the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today. [1] [2] Pyramid of the Sun: 65.5 216 AD 200 Teotihuacan, Mexico: Pyramid of Menkaure: 65 213 c. 2510 BC Giza, Egypt: Pyramid of Meidum: 65 213 c. 2600 BC Lower Egypt: 65 m tall after partial collapse; would have been 91.65 metres (300.7 ft). Pyramid of Djoser: 62.5 205 c ...
The Pyramid of the Sun is the second largest in Mexico, with only the pyramid at Cholula being larger. It measures 64 meters tall, and consists of five bodies with stairs. Visitors are no longer allowed to climb to the top of the pyramid, which is reputed to have energizing qualities, especially during the spring equinox .
A Facebook post claims Mercury, Venus and Saturn aligned with the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. That purported phenomenon is made up.
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