Pyramid of the Sun, large pyramid in the ancient city of Teotihuacán, Mexico, that was built about 100 ce and is one of the largest structures of its type in the Western Hemisphere. The pyramid rises 216 feet (66 metres) above ground level, and it measures approximately 720 by 760 feet (220 by 230 metres) at its base.
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. ... 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.
History · Structure measurements ... · Recovered artifacts
Height: 65.5 meters (216 feet)
Location: Teotihuacán, Mexico State
Volume: 1,184,828.3 cubic meters (41,841,817 cubic feet)
Founded: 200 CE
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