Great Pyramid of Cholula - Wikipedia
The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (Nahuatl for "constructed mountain"), is a complex located in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. It is the largest archaeological site of a pyramid (temple) in the world, as well as the largest pyramid by …
The World's Largest Pyramid Is Hidden Under a Mountain in Mexico
2016年8月25日 · While Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza is by far the most talked-about pyramid in the world, it isn't the biggest by a long shot. That title goes to the Great Pyramid of Cholula - an ancient Aztec temple in Puebla, Mexico with a base four …
The Great Pyramid of Cholula – San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
2010年2月4日 · Discover The Great Pyramid of Cholula in San Andrés Cholula, Mexico: An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.
The “Hand Made Mountain”: Cholula, the Largest Pyramid in the …
2022年5月11日 · The largest pyramid ever built is in fact not to be found in Egypt, but is hidden half a world away in Mexico. From the first moment the Spanish arrived they heard rumors of a huge pyramid and temple complex, dedicated to the Mesoamerican god Quetzalcoatl and the rain goddess Chiconauhquiauhitl.
Exploring The Cholula Pyramid, Mexico’s 'Man-Made Mountain’
2023年10月6日 · At 4.45 million cubic meters, Mexico's Great Pyramid of Cholula is the world's largest pyramid by volume and is so big it was mistaken for a hill for centuries.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula (Tlachihualtepetl)
The Great Pyramid of Cholula is the largest pyramid in terms of volume in the world. It measures approximately 450 by 450 meters (1,480 by 1,480 feet) at its base and covers an area of about 18 hectares (44 acres).
The Grand City of Cholula and its Sacred Pyramid — the Largest …
2023年11月13日 · Nestled in the central Mexican highlands and surrounded by Mexico’s most iconic volcanic chain lay the ancient city of Cholula. Our Lady of Remedies Church has sat atop Cholula’s grand pyramid since the 16th century. Pictured in the background is the massive Popocatépetl volcano. Photo: Courtesy
The Pyramid of Cholula: The Largest Pyramid in the World
The Pyramid of Cholula, known in Nahuatl as Tepanapa, stands as a monumental testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the pre-Columbian civilizations in Mesoamerica. Located in the state of Puebla, Mexico, it is often referred to as the largest pyramid in …
The Great Pyramid of Cholula - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
The Great Pyramid of Cholula is an archaeological site and temple complex believed to be dedicated to the god Quetzalcoatl in the San Andrés Cholula, Puebla municipality of Mexico. The Cholula pyramid is the largest by volume in the Americas, in addition to being the largest known pyramid by volume in the world, measuring at its base 450 by ...
Cholula: Exploring the Largest Pyramid in the World
2023年2月27日 · But Mexico’s – and the entire world’s – largest pyramid, in fact, is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, located about 10 km west of the city of Puebla. While Cholula’s Great Pyramid may not even be as tall as Teotihuacan’s, it’s still considered the world’s largest by volume, taking up over 4.45 million cubic meters.