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of the Dead at the Piramide del Sol.
uneven steps to the top.
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the pyramid of the sun appears to take on the shape
of the distant hill.
| Pictures of Teotihuacán, Mexico |
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| The Pyramid of the Sun is the highest and oldest of the pyramids built over a sacred cave which has been quarried for additional building material. This pyramid was originally painted bright red which must have been a fantastic site to behold. |
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| Looking northeast across the Avenue of the Dead at the Piramide del Sol. |
Everyone climbs the 248 uneven steps to the top. |
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| And they keep climbing. | From the plaza part way up the pyramid of the moon, the pyramid of the sun appears to take on the shape of the distant hill. |