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Teotihuacan, an ancient city in Mexico, means "the place where the gods were created" in the Nahuatl language.
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Teotihuacan thrived during the Classic period of Mesoamerica, peaking around 150–450 CE as a center of trade, culture, and religion.
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Teotihuacan is 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, and because of its advantageous location it is essential to regional trade and business.
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Teotihuacan's most famous building is the Pyramid of the Sun which is 65 meters high and 100,000 square meters in size.
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Slightly smaller than the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon is located at the northern end of the Avenue of the Dead.
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The Avenue of the Dead, named by the Aztecs features ceremonial structures like the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
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Teotihuacan influenced Mesoamerica, rising as a major power while cultures like the Olmecs declined.
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Teotihuacan was a diverse city, home to people from regions like the Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec and Otomi cultures.
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The builders of Teotihuacan remain unknown, as the Aztecs gave it its name long after its decline.
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Teotihuacan’s decline began in the 6th century CE, leaving it abandoned by 650 CE, with its collapse still a mystery.
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