Aztec temples
Ancient Mexican sanctuaries
Aztec temples were pyramid-shaped religious structures built by the Aztec civilization in central Mexico, typically featuring steep staircases leading to shrines at the summit where rituals and human sacrifices were performed.
The Templo Mayor in the capital Tenochtitlan was the most significant, dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc.
These temples served as the spiritual and political centers of Aztec cities.
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- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
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