The Templo Mayor (English: Main Temple) was the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenōchtitlan, which is now Mexico City. Its architectural style belongs to the late Postclassic period …

Feb 5, 2016 · The Templo Mayor or Great Temple (called Hueteocalli by the Aztecs) dominated the central sacred precinct of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Topped by twin temples dedicated to the …

Templo Mayor served a number of functions. It is where the Aztecs performed various rites and made offerings to the gods, including human sacrifices.

Oct 1, 2004 · The Templo Mayor (Main Temple) in Tenochtitlan, capital of the mighty Aztec empire, was located in the center of the city, where the most important ritual and ceremonial activities in Aztec life …

This monolith led to the discovery of the Templo Mayor, the main Mexica (or Aztec) temple located in the sacred precinct of the former Mexica capital, known as Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City).

In the middle of the ancient Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was the Templo Mayor, the most sacred building in the Aztec world. Its twin staircases and towering raised platforms dominated the sacred …

Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Mexica (Aztec) capital, Tenochtitlán, located in present-day Mexico City. The Templo Mayor was a vital religious center, aligning with the Mexica worldview. It …

The Templo Mayor, or Great Temple, is the most significant architectural relic of the Aztec Empire, located in the heart of Mexico City. Its architecture is not only a reflection of the engineering prowess …

May 27, 2024 · Templo Mayor, the majestic temple that once stood at the center of the mighty Aztec empire, beckons visitors to uncover its secrets and explore the fascinating history of one of …

Dec 15, 2025 · The remains of El Templo Mayor, or high temple of the of Tenochtitlan, are located in what today is the heart of one of the world’s largest urban areas — Mexico City.