Pyramid of the Sun

Welcome to the ancient, sweeping valley of Teotihuacan. I invite you to take a moment simply to stand and absorb the immense scale of what lies before you. …

As you approach the massive footprint of the pyramid, you will notice that the immediate area surrounding the structure is somewhat sunken. This is not a trick of the terrain, but a highly deliberate architectural feature. …

Pause here at the very edge of the base and look straight up. From this vantage point, the sheer, staggering magnitude of the Pyramid of the Sun becomes almost overwhelming. …

As you examine the textured facade of the pyramid, I want you to perform a brief mental exercise. Erase the rough, dark volcanic stone you see before you. …

We have spent our time looking up at the heavens, admiring the towering height of the pyramid. But a profound part of the religious philosophy of Teotihuacan dictates that to reach the divine, one must also look below. …

As we move toward the central axis of the pyramid, your gaze is inevitably drawn up the massive, central staircase. For centuries, religious pilgrims and modern tourists alike have challenged themselves against these legendary…

We now direct our attention to the absolute pinnacle of the structure. Though the original temple building that once elegantly crowned this flat summit has been lost to the ravages of time and the elements, incredible…

As our formal exploration of the Pyramid of the Sun draws to a close, take a quiet moment to stand still and truly feel the ambient atmosphere of the site. Many visitors throughout modern history have consistently reported…