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The Pyramid Of The Niches Is A Stunning Architectural Feat Located In The Ancient City Of El Tajín, Veracruz, Mexico Meso American Architecture, Mexico Pyramids, Tajin Veracruz, Ancient Mexico, Mayan Art, Aztec Art, The Pyramids, Ancient Architecture, Archaeological Site

There are a lot of mysteries in the world. In some cases, it takes years of research before experts or scientists are able to explain questions about our past. Understandably, when new discoveries are made, it enhances our understanding of ancient history and helps us see bygone eras in a new light. Thankfully, we can easily find such intriguing tidbits about the olden days on the “History, Mystery, and Wonders of the World” Facebook group. As the name suggests, this community shares…

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Part of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl Orion’s Image Aztec Architecture, Mayan Architecture, Aztec Temple, Aztec Empire, The Aztecs, Aztec Culture, Mayan Art, Aztec Art, Ancient Mayan

Feature Articles – Orion’s Image The New World equivalent of the Gizeh pyramids may well be Teotihuacan, even in as much detail that its layout also mimics astronomical information, even that of Orion’s Belt. by Philip Coppens The citadel of Teotihuacan, just outside of Mexico City, is one of the most famous sites constructed by our ancestors. It bloomed between 300 and 600 AD and covered 20 square km (7.7 square miles), once holding a population of 200,000. The name means “place of the…

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Maya Architecture, Mesoamerican Architecture, Aztec Architecture, Mayan Architecture, Maya Ruins, Aztec Ruins, Mayan Cities, Beautiful Ruins, Mayan Art

Found 50 kilometers inland from Campeche, the Maya site of Edzná is best known for its five-level pyramid-palace structure. Without our own transportation, Edzná was difficult to reach, but the opportunity to see its compact and beautiful ruins made the effort worthwhile.

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