Characteristics of the

Teotihuacan cultura
Teotihuacan, 48 miles northeast of Mexico City, with its giant pyramids, palaces, temples, residential complexes, shops,
markets and avenues, was the largest pre-Columbian city in Mesoamerica. The Teotihuacan culture lasted nearly ten
centuries and reached its peak between 300 and 600 AD, are considered as the seat of civilization representative of the
Classic period.

Economics
Teotihuacan's economy was mainly based on agriculture, trade and tribute. The Teotihuacan grew corn, beans, squash and
pepper; used advanced farming methods like irrigation channels, construction of terraces in the hills and the floating
gardens. The proximity of rich mines of
obsidian, a raw material for making knives, arrowheads, knives and allowed a brisk trade with these objects. In addition,
exchanged ceramics, lapidary and other products with almost all the peoples of Mesoamerica.
At its peak, Teotihuacan had a population of about 200 000 inhabitants, occupying approximately 20km square.

Political and social organization

At first, Teotihuacan was a theocratic state, ie governed by the priests, who had appropriated the high culture and superior
knowledge.
In the heyday of Teotihuacan, the military became important, as confirmed by recent archaeological research, they were the
keepers of the borders and collect tribute from other peoples, so ue shared power with the priests

Teotihuacan Architecture
Among the buildings of the ceremonial center include the Avenue of the Dead, the Pyramid of the Moon, Quetzalpapálotl
Palace, the Citadel, the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl and the Sun, this is the oldest monument in Teotihuacan and largest,
measuring 65 meters in height.