Pyramid of the Sun
| Pyramid of the Sun | |
|---|---|
 View of the Sun Pyramid | |
Interactive map of Pyramid of the Sun | |
| Type | Pyramid, Temple |
| Periods | Mesoamerican classic |
| Cultures | Toltec |
| Location | Teotihuacán, Mexico State |
| Region | Mesoamerica |
| Part of | Teotihuacan |
| History | |
| Built | 200 AD |
| Abandoned | 750 AD |
| Site notes | |
| Height | 65.5 meters (215 feet) |
| Length | 220 meters (720 feet) |
| Width | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Volume | 1,184,828.3 cubic meters (41,841,820 ft3) |
| Condition | Protected by UNESCO |
| Owner | Cultural heritage |
| Management | World Heritage Committee |
| Public access | Yes |
| Third largest ancient pyramid in the New World, the second largest is La Danta at El Mirador and the largest is the Great Pyramid of Cholula which is 90 kilometers away | |
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. It is believed to have been constructed about 200 AD. 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.