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Feb 16 2010

Teotihuacan, Mexico State

Posted by scott in Leg 2, tags: , , , , ,

This morning I jumped in a taxi for the short ride over to Teotihuacan. The ruins there are amazing. I entered in at gate 2 which is right next to the Pyramid of the Sun. Everything is laid out along the Avenue of the Dead so I don’t think I missed anything. I even climbed up the very steep steps to the top of both giant pyramids. It was still a little hazy but the views were incredible.

A Platform along the Avenue of the Dead demonstrating the talud-tablero architectural style.
 
 
Where I first got there packs of dogs were everywhere.
 
 
Close up of the snake heads at the bottom of the stairs.
 
 
Archaeologists uncovered an older construction period.
 
 
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I took this 68 years ago. :)
 
 
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Some guys doing some restoration work.
 
 
Looking down from the Pyramid of the Sun.
 
 
The Pyramid of the Moon.
 
 
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Some old temple platforms.
 
 
View from the Pyramid of the Moon.
 
 
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The Pyramid of the Sun.
 
 
Pyramid of the Moon.
 
 
El Patio de los Jaguares.
 
 
Underneath the El Patio de los Jaguares.
 
 
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