3D Image
The Templo Mayor or Great Temple (called Hueteocalli by the Aztecs) dominated the central sacred precinct of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, which is present-day Mexico City, Mexico. Topped by twin temples dedicated to the war god Huitzilopochtli and the rain god Tlaloc it was a focal point of the Aztec religion and very centre of the Aztec world. It was also the scene of state occasions such as coronations and the place of countless human sacrifices where the blood of the victims was thought to feed and appease the two great gods to whom it was dedicated.
Free for the World, Supported by You
World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization. For only $5 per month you can become a member and support our mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide.
Become a Member Donate
Cite This Work
APA Style
sebmaltese, . (2018, November 20). The Aztec Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan - 3D View. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image3d/381/the-aztec-templo-mayor-of-tenochtitlan---3d-view/
Chicago Style
sebmaltese, . "The Aztec Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan - 3D View." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 20, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image3d/381/the-aztec-templo-mayor-of-tenochtitlan---3d-view/.
MLA Style
sebmaltese, . "The Aztec Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan - 3D View." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Nov 2018. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
