Archaeology of Teotihuacan, Mexico Pyramid of the Moon

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The Pyramid of the Moon is located at the extreme northern end of the Avenue of the Dead, the principal axis of the city of Teotihuacan. The pyramid, facing towards the south, was constructed as the principal monument of the Plaza of the Moon. For many years it was believed that the pyramid contained earlier structures within its walls, but until the Pyramid of the Moon Project excavations began in 1998, archaeologists could only guess at how many there were and how they had been constructed. Over the last four years, as a result of the fieldwork that has been carried out, a large quantity of information and materials have been obtained. All of these materials are now in the process of being analyzed. The team plans to continue the excavations of the Pyramid of the Moon and the adjacent areas over the next few years. A brief summary of what has been accomplished to date, along with the preliminary results of the analyses, is presented on the following pages.

Table of Contents

1. The Pyramid of the Moon in the City Plan
2. Excavations in 1998-1999 - Movie
3. Excavations in 2000-2001 -Movie
4. The Excavation of the Tunnels -Movie
5. Residential complex near the Pyramid of the Moon -Movie

6. The Seven Superimposed Monuments founds within the Pyramid of the Moon

7. "Burial 2": Found within the Pyramid of the Moon
8. "Burial 3": Found within the Pyramid of the Moon -Movie

9. "Burial 4": Found within the Pyramid of the Moon

10. Offerings Found
11. Aerial View - Movie

12. Maps

Link to other related sites:

• American Arhcaeology: Digging into Teotihuacan
• Archaeology Magazine article "New Tomb Found at Pyramid of the Moon"
  

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