Architecture at Everest- Semester 2: Week 2 Post 3

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Architecture and Design
Audie Santos
5/30/13

May 30th, 2013

Documentary: Ancient Architecture- Mesoamerican Architecture 

 Here is the great pyramid of Cholula

 Instead of architecture in the East, our class takes a look at something a little closer to home. The Mesoamerican land or Central America is home to some of the world's most imposing architectural feats such as The Aztec and Mayan temples. The more important and amazing thing about Mesoamerican architecture is that fact that most of the structures were created from mortar and mud bricks. Just the though of natives moving and lifting these massive blocks just like the Egyptian really gives off a sense of awe, as you can see here at the Great Pyramid of Cholula. This pyramid has an altar on top used for religious purposes and whatnot.
 http://www.anthroarcheart.org/tblv90.htm

This is the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan

Here is another large pyramid that was built by the Aztecs. This is known as the Pyramid of the Sun of Teotihuacan. This Pyramid is located in the center of Southern Mexico. It presides as one of the largest Mesoamerican pyramids to this day. It stands at 738 ft making it the 3rd tallest pyramid in the world. This pyramid is a key part of religion for the Aztecs, as it is located on the Avenue of the Dead in the City of Teotihuacan. The pyramid itself poses a very strong sense of foundation and power.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Teotihuacan