Avenue of the Dead

Cosmological quincunx at the base of the Pyramid of the Moon, Teotihuacán. I'm guessing this was an inspiration for the movie "The Fifth Element" starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, the latter more famous for decapitating zombies in post-apocalyptic Las Vegas.

Where Men Become Gods

May 3rd 2014
I had to temper my expectations upon visiting Teotihuacán and learning the origin of the site's name. Very impressive place and a great way to wrap up 5 weeks in Mexico and the last 5 weeks of The Trip To End All Trips. I was back in the US for ~3 weeks, slightly shocked and chagrined, bouncing around between Seattle, Florida, and Phoenix. The sh ... read more

North America » Mexico » Estado de Mexico » Teotihuacán

The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more

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