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  2. Teotihuacan - Wikipedia

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    Teotihuacan (/ t eɪ ˌ oʊ t iː w ə ˈ k ɑː n /; [1] Spanish: Teotihuacán, Spanish pronunciation: [teotiwa'kan] ⓘ; modern Nahuatl pronunciation ⓘ) is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley [2] of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the State of Mexico, 40 kilometers (25 mi) northeast of modern-day Mexico City.

  3. El Cerrito (archaeological site) - Wikipedia

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    El Cerrito had a long history as a regional political and religious center, and was contemporary of Teotihuacan and Tula. As a regional capital, it had a series of urban religious and residential complexes in Cerro Gordo, Balvanera, La Magdalena, Santa Barbara, La Negreta and the banks of the River El Pueblito. [4]

  4. List of World Heritage Sites in Mexico - Wikipedia

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    Historic Center of Mexico City and Xochimilco: Mexico City: 1987 412; ii, iii, iv, v (cultural) Mexico City was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, that was founded in the 14th century. There are remains of Aztec buildings, including the main temple, Templo Mayor.

  5. La Campana (archaeological site) - Wikipedia

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    Located in the vicinity of the city of Colima. This site was the largest prehispanic population center in western Mexico. Site studies indicate that some of its features are related to the classical period Teotihuacan culture. Vestiges of Capacha phase ceramics, dating from the year 1500 BCE were found onsite.

  6. Quetzalpapálotl - Wikipedia

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    The Quetzalpapálotl complex are ruins located in Teotihuacán. The complex is best known for the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl (Spanish: Palacio de Quetzalpapálotl) and the stone reliefs in its courtyard. Adjacent structures house surviving murals. The main entrance faces the Avenue of the Dead and is southwest of the Pyramid of the Moon.

  7. Combining the magic of Mexico City with the charm of ... - AOL

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    The Teotihuacan pyramids are a striking example of ancient Mexico (AFP/Getty) ... with just ruins painting a picture of its last grandeur. This is a cultural paradise with treasures ancient and ...

  8. Xochicalco - Wikipedia

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    The ruins were first described by explorer Antonio Alzate in 1777. [citation needed] In 1810, Alexander von Humboldt published a description and illustration of Xochicalco, based on Alzate's description and an engraving published in Mexico City in 1791. [3] Emperor Maximilian of Mexico visited the ruins.

  9. Ancient Mayan building — used by a cult 800 years ago ... - AOL

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    The ancient building dates to sometime between 1000 A.D. and 1200 A.D., toward the end of the settlement’s existence in the Yucatan Peninsula, the experts said.