Teotihuacan pyramids align with the sun's solstices
Ancient Teotihuacan's monumental pyramids were precisely aligned with solstice sunrises, revealing sophisticated astronomical knowledge integrated into their architecture and worldview.
Ancient Teotihuacan, a pre-Aztec city in central Mexico, features pyramids precisely aligned with celestial events. Builders around 200 CE oriented the massive Pyramid of the Sun and the Avenue of the Dead to capture solstice sunrises, showcasing advanced astronomical knowledge.
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