Mexico is a country with ancient cultures, and it has been home to many civilizations. The most notable of these are the pyramids that were built as tributes by some ancient Mexican people over 3 thousand years ago- before Spanish ships came along!
The temples of ancient Mexico are beautiful, but they’re not just stones. The buildings have been featured in movies like Indiana Jones and these monoliths still inspire awe among movie star tourists today! Here’s what you need to know about some popular pyramids found all over this country:
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Top 7: Pyramid of the Niches (El Tajín)
The three pyramids in mexico that make up the Pyramid of Niches are more than just stone structures; they’re archeological landmarks. Native Mexican people believe these represent their oldest king who went to heaven after death, so it’s no wonder visitors from all over come to see them in person!
El Tajín is an ancient city that was once the heart of civilization on Mexico’s gulf coast. Nowadays, it’s home to many ruins and has become one of its most famous tourist attractions for travelers around the world looking at these fallen temples in amazement! The Pyramid Of Niches stands over 20 meters tall with seven levels providing excellent vantage points from which you can view both landwards as well as seawards; however, what makes this particular structure so intriguing are those decorative black markings which were originally painted into all recessed areas surrounding every niche – giving their shadow depth not usually seen by human eyes without assistance (which might mean something).
Top 6: The Great Pyramid (Calakmul)
The Great Pyramid is one of the most impressive ancient structures, and it still stands today. The Egyptians created this incredible feat with their advanced skills in building construction which they had been perfecting for centuries already before attempting to build such a large structure like no other on Earth! It’s easy to see why people were so amazed by how well engineered these buildings were: They only weigh between 50-140 tons each – not even close to what we think about as heavy!
The ancient kingdom of Calakmul, deep in the jungles of Yucatan sat. This Mayan city was believed to be one ruling city and at constant war with neighboring Tikal. The great pyramid is one if not there largest pyramids within its region- four tombs have been discovered inside most likely royalty from this wild location being so remote with tons of tropical birds or howler monkeys abundant alongside them due to it being surrounded by an ecologically diverse bio reserve which offers some pretty cool wildlife viewing opportunities!
Top 5: Nohoch Mul pyramid (Coba)
The Nohoch Mul pyramid is one of the most famous structures in ancient Peruvian culture. It’s said that its purpose was for astronomical observation and to increase crop production, which makes it no surprise why this amazing structure has survived more than three thousand years after construction began!
The Coba ruins are so impressive that it’s easy to forget you’re standing on top of a mountain. The sixteen different white ceremonial roads stretch from Nohoch Mul, which means “large hill” in Mayan language Xquicatlaniuhquiute or Seven Caves speak out loud about this site’s significance. And 120 steps will take anyone up the pyramid for an incredible view including twin lagoons whose name likely comes from winds over waters when they were first discovered back around 200 AD near what is now known as Lake Cocibucat at its deepest point (around 80 meters).
Top 4: Pyramid of the Magician (Uxmal)
The Pyramid of the Magician is an impressive Mayan structure that contains intricate carvings and paintings. It’s a popular destination for visitors to Uxmal due to its beauty as well as history with thousands flocking here every year from all over Mexico City, Yucatan Peninsula – even abroad!
Uxmal, translated to “thrice built” reflects the manifold architectural styles in this area. The settlement was abandoned centuries ago when Mayan influence took over and sat vacantly until Spanish arrived here with their own unique style for architecture that would reflect theirs as well; mixing influences from many cultures into one cohesive whole while still maintaining its roots – making it more than just another city or ruin but rather an attraction like none other on earth today!
Top 3: Pyramid of the Moon (Teotihuacan)
Pyramids are not only a symbol of power but also an examination of the human psyche. The Pyramid at Teotihuacan is no exception to this rule; it serves both purposes brilliantly with its triangular shape and height suggesting order in conquered chaos while simultaneously depicting immortality through deathlessness (or rebirth).
Teotihuacan is not only one of the earliest human settlements in Mexico, it’s also home to some fascinating structures. The city was founded around Christ time as an important metropolitan area and later became known as “The City Of Gods” due to frequent visits from Aztecs who left their name on this place centuries after abandonment took place- Teothuacán means stone ears or receptacles for sounds (of which there were many). One such structure here would be Pyramids Of Moon towering at over 100 meters tall with layers upon layers each storing another person’s remains so they can continue living even if death comes knocking unannounced; I think we all need something like that!
Top 2: Pyramid of the Sun (Teotihuacan)
The Pyramid of the Sun is one, if not my favorite pyramid in Teotihuacan. It was built about 100 AD to worship gods that lived long ago and were thought by ancient Mexicans as being immortalized within this structure we now call home because they live on after death just like humans do today!
This larger pyramid is also in the city of gods and predates all Mayan structures by several centuries ago. Like its sister structure, it mimics mountain shapes with tombs that were created during different building layers; this heightened one’s prominence as a site for many magical ceremonies- until archaeologists found an intriguing set of chambers deep inside: cloverleaf shaped rooms believed to be home fire or water rituals performed there (Teotihuacan).
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Top 1: Temple of Kukulkan (Chichen Itza)
It is a religious site for the Maya people, but it has also become known as one of if not THE most visited ruins in all Mexico. The Temple at Chichen Itza was originally constructed during Mayan civilization around 100 AD and stands today despite destruction by European conquerors centuries later who still looting ancient artifacts from within its walls long after they were thought gone forever!
The large pyramids in the famous Mayan city of Chichen Itza were dedicated to a feathered serpent god. So precise was their architecture that on both spring and fall equinoxes, sunlight will turn each step into an illusionary serrated snake slithering down its banister- adding all four sides’ steps plus one more for good measure equals 365 days which symbolizes how long humans have been here alive!
