Teotihuacan

From the Pre-Classic to the Classic Period in Mesoamerica

Stone carvings on an ancient pyramid wall featuring serpent and jaguar motifs, Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Discover the earliest massive urban center in Mesoamerica

Teotihuacan was home to about 200,000 people at its peak

Introduction to Teotihuacan

Some foundational information about the Teotihuacanos

Close-up of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan, featuring carved stone sculptures of serpents and decorative stonework on pyramid steps.

Important terms and concepts

Teotihuacan

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