Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan has captured the imagination of all who have set eyes on it since the fourth century. Even the Aztec’s were captivated by it and named it the “Birthplace of the Gods”.

View of Acropolis from Pyramid of the Stelae at Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Central Plaza

The curious alignment of the Central Plaza not only indicates that it was purpose-built for observation, but may also reveal the identity of Xochicalco’s builders.

Xochicalco: A Brief History

With an intense but small period of occupancy, between 650-900AD, and home to many cultural and artistic influences, Xochicalco’s rapid rise and fall is one of Mesoamerica’s greatest mysteries,

Building D and the Stela of the Two Glyphs at Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Plaza of the Two Glyphs

The Plaza of the Two Glyphs is a spectacular space, overlooking the valley below and featuring Xochicalco;s finest buildings – though it is curiously cut off from the city centre,

Pyramid of the Stelae at Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Temple of the Stelae

With spectacular views of the surrounding valley, the Pyramid of the Stelea is one of Xochicalco’s most incredible monumental structures and home to three mysteriously buried Stelae.

Carving on Building-1 at Teopanzolco

Teopanzolco: A Brief History

Teopanzolco is dominated by a half completed Great Platform and the mystery surrounding its abandonment. But the region’s mysterious history goes back a lot further…

Xochicalco, Mexico

Xochicalco

The majestic ruins of Xochicalco sprawl across a hilltop 10 miles south of Cuernavaca. Despite the incredible engineering skills and man-power involved, no-one is sure exactly who built the city.

Grupo A and B at Teotenango

Teotenango: Pyramid Groups A & B

Looking out over the vast valley below, to the mountainous horizon of the east, are Groups A and B and their respective pyramids, which may have a hidden history and purpose.

Serpent Carving at Teotenango

Teotenango: The Serpent

A giant carving of a serpents head protrudes from the eastern wall of the Grupo de la Serpiente, which may indicate a celestial purpose to Structure 2D.

Highlighted Jaguar Carving at Teotenango

Teotenango: Jaguar Carving

The mysterious carving of a jaguar devouring a heart is carved prominently on the wall next to the entrance to Teotenango and was designed to be seen by all entering the city.