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The Mysteries Of Teotihuacan

Pyramid Scheme

The painstaking exploration of a tunnel beneath the Temple of the Feathered Serpent has yielded amazing treasures, and may soon lead to the tomb of the leaders.

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MEXICO CITY — In its heyday, Teotihuacan, central Mexico’s magnificent pre-Hispanic metropolis, was a wonder to behold. Laid out over 13 miles of fertile terrain, the city housed as many as 200,000 people.

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