All articles tagged with #teotihuacan
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
A new discovery at Teotihuacan, an ancient city in Mexico, has reignited debates among archaeologists about the meaning of its mysterious glyphs, which have long puzzled researchers trying to decipher its writings and symbols.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Debrief
Researchers analyzing artwork from the ancient city of Teotihuacan suggest it may contain a rudimentary language that evolved into Aztec languages, potentially explaining the city's mysterious abandonment around 600 AD and shedding light on its builders' identity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Express
Archaeologists exploring a hidden tunnel beneath the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan, Mexico, discovered two "golden orbs" wrapped in a gold film. The orbs, made of clay, were found in a side tunnel and are believed to have served a sacred ritual purpose. The walls surrounding the orbs were covered in a gold substance, possibly representing the cosmos. Researchers speculate that the Maya used these orbs to study the night sky, particularly the orbit of Mars, which held great significance in their calendar. The discovery provides further evidence of the Maya's advanced astronomical knowledge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago
A hot air balloon caught fire near Mexico City, causing two fatalities and injuring a girl. The occupants of the balloon appeared to have fallen or jumped from the craft, according to a video of the incident posted on social media. The accident occurred near the pre-Hispanic ruin site of Teotihuacan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Two people, identified as a husband and wife, died and a girl was injured after a hot air balloon caught fire near the pre-Hispanic ruin site of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Teotihuacan is a popular tourist destination known for its Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, and its Avenue of the Dead.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Two people died and a girl was injured after a hot air balloon caught fire near Mexico City. The accident occurred near the pre-Hispanic ruin site of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City, which is a popular location for balloon rides. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Two people died and a girl was injured after a hot air balloon caught fire near Mexico City while flying over the pre-Hispanic ruin site of Teotihuacan. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Two people died and a child suffered burns when a hot-air balloon caught fire while flying over the Teotihuacan archeological site near Mexico City. The victims were a 39-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man. The child suffered second-degree burns to the face and a fracture of the right femur. The balloon's gondola was seen on fire in a video posted on social media. Teotihuacan is a popular tourist destination known for its Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.