This expansive, meticulously detailed painting captures Teotihuacan around 500 A.D. from a sweeping aerial perspective. Dominating the composition is the Avenue of the Dead, lined with monumental structures, including the towering Pyramid of the Sun and the distant Pyramid of the Moon. The pyramids' tiered construction is carefully rendered, showcasing their grandeur with precise stonework and shadowed terraces. Surrounding them are orderly clusters of adobe and stone residential compounds, ceremonial platforms, and smaller temples adorned with geometric murals. The advanced urban planning is evident in the wide roads, plazas, and drainage systems. The bright blue sky enhances the warm light and rugged horizon of the Valley of Mexico. Sparse desert vegetation and distant hills frame the scene. Figuresâseen only from behind or in silhouetteâcarry goods, walk, or engage in rituals, ensuring the focus remains on the architectural majesty and timeless mystery of Teotihuacan at its peak. No modern elements or text appear, preserving historical authenticity.
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