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History of Tenochtitlan

Pyramid of The Sun

Place of worship and symbolism for the Aztecs

Pyramid of the Sun

Purpose of the Pyramid of the Sun

Purpose

The Pyramid of the Sun had been a significant site that is the third largest pyraqmid in the world. It was a sacraficial and religious centre to the Aztecs as a famous site Aztecs would come to worship there Gods. The pyrqaamid of the Sun had is a symbolic structure that is easily visible to the public displaying its power during the Aztecs rule. It included many carved statues of animals to symbolise Aztec beliefs and traditions of their Gods

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The pyramid the moon

The pyramid of the moon is one of the second-largest pyramid in Mesoamerica holding

The pyramid of the Moon

Purpose

The pyramid of the moon was created through seven stages of construction consisting dedicated with many sacrifices. The pyramid is well-known as being believed to have been used as a ritual temple where Aztecs would have come to worship the great Goddess of Teotihuaccan. The pyramid of the moon is located at the end of the Avenue of the Dead. The maeins had built the pyramids in Tenochtitlan as the Aztecs had came in and took the pyramids froms the maeins.

The avenue of the Dead

A historical past through the centre of Tenochtitlan

The avenue of the Dead

Significance in the historical world

The avenue of the Dead is a well - known and famous road through the centre of Tenochtitlan, popular for transportation. Stretched from the Pyramid of the Sun to the Pyramid of the Moon. It was surrounded by many tombs giving its name as the avenue of the dead. The Avenue of the dead was built around 600BCE, a time way before the Aztecs.

The Temple of Quetzalcoatl

The Temple of Quetzalcoatl

Purpose and Significance

The temple of quetzalcoal is one of the largest pyramid structures in Tenochtitlan and had been the seat of many rulerships in Tenochtitlan. It was common meeting ground for major discussions in Tenochtitlan.

Purpose and significance

The palace of Quetzalpapalotl

The palace of Quetzalpapalotl

Purpose

The finest building in Tenochtitlan and had clearly displayed a symbol of power due to being easily visualised by the public. There are engravings throughout the whole temple of animals such as lions and cats to convey Aztecs myths and the role of the Aztecs in society.

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