Huey Teocalli

Huey Teocalli, also known as the Temple of Huey, was a significant religious and cultural site for the Aztec civilization in Mesoamerica, specifically located in modern-day Mexico City. The term "Teocalli" means "temple" in Nahuatl, the Aztec language, and "Huey" translates to "great" or "large." It was dedicated to the god Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war and the sun. The temple played a central role in Aztec society, serving as a location for rituals, sacrifices, and ceremonies that were integral to their belief system and community life.