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Nobody really knows for sure; when Aztecs found the ruins in the 12th century, they named the city as Teotihuacan (City of the Gods).

It is believed an invasion from neighboring Olmecs put an end to such civilization.

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Teotihuacan and The Avenue of the Dead were built by who?

The Teotihuacan people; the city was founded around 100 BC. When the Aztec people settled in central Mexico, in 1325 AD, they discovered the city, which was already abandoned. They were so amazed by the architecture, they named it as Teotihuacan (translation: city of the gods). Its actual name and the name of the civilization that founded it is still a mystery to this day.


Which does not describe the city of teotihuacan?

The phrase "It was used by the Roman Gladiators" does not describe the city of Teotihuacan.


What civilization built the city of Teotihuacan?

It was a city built by the Teotihuacan people on 100 BC. It is usually mistaken to be of Aztec origin, but it is not the case: the Aztecs flourished as an independent civilization in 1325 AD, almost 1400 years after Teotihuacan was built. In fact, nobody knows for sure what is the actual name of the city; when the Aztecs discovered it, they called it as Teotihuacan (City of the gods) due to the gargantuan architecture of the place. It however, had been abandoned for centuries.


How we know that the teotihuacan traveled a great deal?

Evidence of Teotihuacan's extensive trade networks can be found through archaeological discoveries, such as imported goods and artifacts from distant regions, including obsidian, ceramics, and exotic materials. Additionally, the presence of Teotihuacan-style architecture and cultural influences in far-off Mesoamerican sites suggests that their people engaged in significant interaction and exchange. The intricate trade routes established by Teotihuacan facilitated the movement of both goods and ideas, underscoring their influence across a vast geographical area.


When did Teotihuacan end?

Teotihuacan was abandoned in about the 7th or 8th century after a number of buildings were burned, possibly by an invading force or an uprising of some sort.

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Teotihuacan is located in the country of?

Teotihuacan is located in central Mexico.


Teotihuacan and The Avenue of the Dead were built by who?

The Teotihuacan people; the city was founded around 100 BC. When the Aztec people settled in central Mexico, in 1325 AD, they discovered the city, which was already abandoned. They were so amazed by the architecture, they named it as Teotihuacan (translation: city of the gods). Its actual name and the name of the civilization that founded it is still a mystery to this day.


Who did the Aztecs believe had built Teotihuacan?

The Aztecs believed that the ancient city of Teotihuacan was built by the gods. They revered Teotihuacan as a sacred place of great importance in their cosmology.


Which does not describe the city of teotihuacan?

The phrase "It was used by the Roman Gladiators" does not describe the city of Teotihuacan.


Why did they named the city of gods teotihuacan?

because city of gods means teotihuacan in there language


How far north did the influence of the people of teotihuacan and Tula extend?

Pacific Ocean


What does not describe the city of Teotihuacan?

"It was a city built by the Aztecs". It wasn't. It was founded by the Teotihuacan Civilization around 100 BC, but by the time it was discovered by the Aztecs (circa 1325 AD), it was already abandoned. Aztecs named it as Teotihuacan (i.e. "City of the gods") due to the impressive, gargantuan architectural style.


When was the Teotihuacan built?

it was yesterday


What were the major accomplishments of the Teotihuacan and Toltec civilizations?

The major accomplishments of the Teotihuacan and Toltec civilizations were the formation of strong trade connections.


Who built Teotihuacan's pyramids?

The workers


What is the Main street for Teotihuacan?

kik


Why should you go to Teotihuacan?

To have fun