Great Temple

Templo Mayor or Great Temple was a stone pyramid built in the 14th century. It has two Aztec temples dedicated to two gods; god of war Huitzilopochitl and to god of rain and agriculture Tlaloc. After the arrival of European conquistadors the Tenochtitlan (as it was called) was completely lost. It was only in 1978 when an Aztec carving was found that the temple was excavated.

These temples have a central staircase on which human sacrifices were made for gods. Many of the artifacts can be seen in the museum while the lesser number right on the site. Here, one can see the Wall of Skulls, two full size statues of warriors and a stone eagle where once the hearts of the sacrificed people were placed.