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Pictures of Templo Mayor
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The Old and the Ancient
Mexico City's historic center stands above the ancient ruins of Tenochtitlan
Snakes and Stairways
The serpent was an important symbol for the Aztecs and features predominantly in all Aztec ruins
Color
Some of the stones still retain their original coloring
Under Cover
Some of the ruins are sheltered to preserve them from the elements
Volcanic Stone
Much of the ruin is volcanic stone - used by the Aztecs to build their great structures
Above and Below
You can contrast the old with the ancient at Templo Mayor
Model City
Seeing the model inside the museum at the ruins helps you to make sense of what was happening outside...
Model City
Seeing the model inside the museum at the ruins helps you to make sense of what was happening outside...
Inside Track
This model shows how the pyramids were like Russian Dolls - multi-layered...
Exploring the Park
Wooden and cement pathways help you to get up close to the ruins
