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This pyramid stood as a beacon of Tenochtitlán, the predecessor to modern-day Mexico City. It was built as a temple of worship to two gods; the god of war and the god of rain and agriculture. Construction of the temple dates back to the early 1300s, but numerous setbacks, including destruction by the Spanish in 1521, plagued the sacred site.

Located in Mexico City’s historic center, the temple is a UNESCO Heritage Site and receives close to a million visitors per year. Researchers have done extensive excavation work at the site and have discovered marvelous artifacts, including effigies, clay pots, skeletons and more. Visitors can see the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán on their own or as part of a guided tour.

Seminario 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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