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12 Ιουν 2024 · The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (Nahuatl for "constructed mountain"), is a complex located in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. It is the largest archaeological site of a pyramid (temple) in the world, as well as the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (Nahuatl for "constructed mountain"), is a complex located in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. It is the largest archaeological site of a pyramid (temple) in the world, as well as the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today.
11 Μαΐ 2022 · The Great Pyramid of Cholula is believed to have been constructed in the greatest part by the Toltecs around the 10th century AD, but the core of the structure is much older. During preclassical times, it was known as an important mythical and religious center, called the “man-made mountain”.
4 Φεβ 2010 · Discover The Great Pyramid of Cholula in San Andrés Cholula, Mexico: An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.
Contrary to many other pyramids built by Mesoamerican civilizations predominantly for burial purposes, the Pyramid of Cholula had a multi-faceted function rooted in religious and ceremonial practices. The pyramid was dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity revered across the region.
9 Δεκ 2015 · The Great Pyramid of Cholula is located just outside Puebla, the fourth largest city in modern day Mexico. This pyramid was dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities of the Mesoamerican pantheon and during pre-Colombian times, Cholula was a large city and the religious center of highland Mexico.
13 Νοε 2023 · Nestled in the central Mexican highlands and surrounded by Mexico’s most iconic volcanic chain lay the ancient city of Cholula. Our Lady of Remedies Church has sat atop Cholula’s grand pyramid since the 16th century. Pictured in the background is the massive Popocatépetl volcano. Photo: Courtesy.
