Teotihuacan Page 3

Ciudadela

The Ciudadela consists of fifteen small pyramids arranged symmetrically around the walls of the immense quadrangle. At least two structures were located near the center of the Ciudadela, one still exhibiting original paint. Near the back of the Ciudadela, a large pyramidal structure has been peeled back to uncover the Feathered Serpent Pyramid. On either side of the Feathered Serpent Pyramid, one can see the dense apartment-like structures that were probably used as living quarters by the Teotihuacan elite.

Links: ASU Quetzalcoatl Pyramid site

The Feathered Serpent Pyramid (Quetzalcoatl) is one of the few buildings that still retains its original three dimensional sculpted adornments. The dominant image on this structure is a feathered serpent carrying a headdress (or some other head-like burden) on its tail. It is surrounded by water imagery, including white shells of many different species. The serpent-panels are separated by profile feathered serpents who undulate through more water imagery.
	Inside the Ciudadela partial view of the Quetzelcoatl Pyramid

The Quetzalcoatl Pyramid

Various views of the Serpent heads and carvings on the pyramid

Elaborate carvings	I'm pretty brave with big snakes

Looking north up the Avenue of the Dead Pyramid of the Moon is at the far end, Pyramid of the Sun is on the right side