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Ancient City of Teotihuacan

Mexico City (Distrito Federal)

Ancient City of Teotihuacan

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  • Mesoamerican Pyramids
    Mesoamerican Pyramids

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    Explore images of Mesoamerican pyramids from Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Tikal, Palenque and Uxmal. Learn about an ancient calendar as well.

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Videos (9)

  • Coroner's Report: Aztec Sacrifice
    Coroner's Report: Aztec Sacrifice

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    When Aztec priests made human sacrifices to their gods, they would tear out the victim's heart and hold it in the air. Would the heart really still be beating?

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  • The Aztecs
    The Aztecs

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    Though they could build complex suspension bridges, the Aztecs could not ward off diseases brought over by the Spanish.

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  • Cinco De Mayo
    Cinco De Mayo

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    Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's successful defense of the city of Puebla against invading French forces in 1862.

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  • The Mayans
    The Mayans

    Video Clip (1:36)

    The growth of the great Mayan civilization is as much a mystery as its disappearance.

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  • Cinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano
    Cinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano

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    In this Holiday Foods video clip, we go on an epic journey with host Famous Fat Dave. Join him as he tries to unlock the mystery of Cinco de Mayo's most unusual foodMole Poblano. See all the hilarious moments right here.

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  • Cinco De Mayo Foods: Tacos
    Cinco De Mayo Foods: Tacos

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    In this Holiday Foods video, we take a look at the famous foods for Mexican's during Cinco de Mayo. Join Famous Fat Dave as he interviews a cook who knows how to make a great taco for the party. You won't want to miss this.

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  • Chichen Itza
    Chichen Itza

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    This video clip from "Where Did It Come From?" explores the origins of the Temple of Chichen Itza, a Mayan pyramid in modern-day Mexico that features several unique features, including an echo designed to sound like a bird call.

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  • Prophecy of Quexalcote
    Prophecy of Quexalcote

    Video Clip (2:14)

    Did the ancient Aztecs predict the arrival of Hernan Cortez in 1519?

    Video Clip (2:14)
  • Aztec Ingenuity
    Aztec Ingenuity

    Video Clip (1:29)

    Chinampas were a marvel of engineering that allowed the Aztecs to literally create new farming land where there was none before.

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