Teotihuacan (Teotihuacán)

Teotihuacan, located near modern-day Mexico City, was one of the largest and most influential ancient cities in Mesoamerica, flourishing from around 200 BCE to 650 CE. Known for its impressive architecture, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, the city was a hub of trade, religion, and cultural exchange. It featured advanced urban planning, with a complex grid layout and extensive murals. The city's decline remains a mystery, but it left a lasting legacy, influencing later civilizations such as the Aztecs, who revered it as a place of origin and spiritual significance.