The largest pyramid in the American continents, and one of the largest in the world, is that at Cholula, in central Mexico.
Model of the classic period (AD 750-950) phase of the great pyramid at Cholula. Cutaway shows earlier phases. Photo by Nicoletta Maestri
About Archaeology's terrific contributing writer, Nicoletta Maestri, visited Cholula recently, and brought back with her a terrific photo essay, introducing the Great Pyramid, its history, who built it, and how archaeologists investigated it.
- Photo Essay of the Great Pyramid of Cholula, from Nicoletta Maestri
- Timeline of Mesoamerica
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