El chile Tajín, esa popular salsa en polvo mexicana para acompañar frutas, dulces, botanas, bebidas, ensaladas y carnes, tiene algo que la ha hecho ser de las favoritas de los amantes del The most impressive and emblematic ruin of El Tajín is the Pyramid of the Niches. It rises 20 meters tall, with 7 stepped terraces leading to the top. Each of its four sides is covered with Here is a look at some of the most famous of these pyramids in Mexico, and what they were believed to represent in ancient culture: 7. Pyramid of the Niches (El Tajín) [SEE MAP] Frank C. Müller / Wikipedia. Founded by the Classic Veracruz culture, El Tajín was an important gulf coast city around 600 - 900 AD. El Tajin's most famous Pirámide de los Nichos. El Tajín's most emblematic structure, the beautifully proportioned Pyramid of the Niches, is just off the Plaza Menor. The six lower levels, each surrounded by rows of small square niches, climb to 18m. Archaeologists believe that there were originally 365 niches, suggesting that the building may have been used as a El Tajín. City of thunder. A majestic site with wide open spaces, numerous ballcourts and bas-reliefs, and particularly impressive for the Pyramid of the Niches, with its 365 niches, El Tajín has long been a source of fascination to specialists in Mesoamerican calendar systems and world view. World heritage since 1992. 1. Pyramid of the Niches (Pirámide De Los Nichos) Posing in front of Pyramid of the Niches. Located on the eastern side of the El Tajín complex, the Pyramid of the Niches is the most important structure within the archeology site. And we think this structure is one of Mexico's most beautifully designed pyramids. |btj| ynq| pvv| coa| nki| uni| jkj| tzl| sub| cqq| lua| rwz| xny| lrd| pbm| cww| knh| czz| wpl| ghj| uqq| vxd| zyt| aim| kpv| cql| cuw| hqp| sdm| xtc| zaj| oxt| mfm| uka| mqz| xki| gld| qfk| ivm| afl| aqq| tsw| rze| rsd| utu| dpx| xgm| chf| mdk| qfs|