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Templo Mayor, archaeological site located, just off Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitución, of the Templo Mayor, or the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán. Excavation of the temple, which was first constructed about 1325, began in 1978. In 1987 a museum was built on the site to exhibit the many artifacts uncovered there.
Feb 5, 2016 · The Templo Mayor or Great Temple (called Hueteocalli by the Aztecs) dominated the central sacred precinct of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Topped by twin temples dedicated to the war god Huitzilopochtli and the rain god Tlaloc it was a focal point of the Aztec religion and very centre of the Aztec world.
The Templo Mayor (Main Temple) in Tenochtitlan, capital of the mighty Aztec empire, was located in the center of the city, where the most important ritual and ceremonial activities in Aztec life took place. Standing about ninety feet high, the majestic structure consisted of two stepped pyramids rising side by side on a huge platform.
CyArk. A rainbow over the ruins of Templo Mayor by CyArk CyArk. Templo Mayor was one of the main temples of Tenochtitlan, the former capital of the Aztec empire. It was built sometime after...
ENGLISH. Templo Mayor Museum. to download. Town. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City. Address. 8 Seminario St., Downtown, Cuauhtemoc, D.F., 06060. Admittance and Services. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00. The $95 MXP fee includes the admission to the museum and the archaeological site.
Sep 6, 2021 · Templo Mayor is an important archaeological site and museum in the heart of Mexico City. Learn its history, visitor information, and more with our comprehensive guide to the Aztec temple.
Introducing Templo Mayor. Templo Mayor was one the principal temples of Tenochtitlan, the former capital of the Aztec empire. Built sometime after 1325 CE, the structure was dedicated to...
