Teotihuacán (teh-oh-tee-hoo-ah-caan)

Teotihuacán was built about 200BCE. A lot of speculation exists about who constructed the big city and even more about why the inhabitants mysteriously up and left in the 5th Century. (Enter alien and conspiracy theorists).


The planning and building construction is highly advanced, with plumbing and water etc. Most facinating is the acoustic trick of one particular pyramid. Standing before it, when one claps ones hands, the echo mimics exactly the call of the sacred Quetzal bird! It's so excellent. Modern day sound analysis has revealed it to be a near-perfect reproduction of the bird's cry. I mean, how is it possible to build the walls of a pyramid so as to create such a specific sound!?! Especially in 200BCE! The mind reels ...

I could go on and on about the alignment of the city and the amazing things these people achieved, but you can google it if you want. I won't bore you.



All the structures were rendered shiny white or reflective using limestone and calcium. And though only a couple faded murals remain, colour and painting also made up a significant part of the facades. Interiors of both public and private residences were painted with frescos. The state controlled just about everything, including the propaganda images you were required to paint inside your home.


The great tourist pilgrimage ... these are my fellow internationals. They're a friendly lot, and together we took some sufficiently cheesy photos atop the pyramids.

Acting foolish ...

Bustin' a move, ancient Mexico-style ...

Take heed. It's good advice.