Pyramid of the Sun
Front view of the Pyramid of the Sun | |
| Location | Teotihuacán, Mexico State |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesoamerica |
| Type | Pyramid, Temple |
| Part of | Teotihuacan |
| Length | 220 meters (720 feet) |
| Width | 230 meters |
| Volume | 1,184,828.3 cubic meters (41,841,820 cu ft) |
| Height | 65.5 meters (215 feet) |
| History | |
| Founded | 200 AD |
| Abandoned | 750 AD |
| Periods | Mesoamerican classic |
| Cultures | Toltec |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Protected by UNESCO |
| Ownership | Cultural heritage |
| Management | World Heritage Committee |
| Public access | Yes |
| Third largest ancient pyramid in the world, the second largest is the Pyramid of Giza and the largest is the Great Pyramid of Cholula which is 90 kilometers away | |
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. It is believed to have been constructed about 200 AD. Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city.