Largest Pyramid in Mexico has been found

[Still Waters]

Researchers discover immense pyramid in Mexico, larger than Teotihuacan's Pyramid of the Sun. Researchers in Mexico have discovered a Pyramid that, according to initial measurements, is larger than the Great Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan. Initial excavations were done in 2010.

The Pyramid, 75 meters in height, was explored by specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) on the acropolis of Tonina, Chiapas, estimated to be around 1700 years old.

http://zonnews.com/n...been-found.html

[Zalmoxis]

Thank you for the article and the link. Pyramids are fascinating.

[glorybebe]

I go want to go to Mexico and to see the pyramids with my own eyes

[robinrenee]

That pyramid is magnificent!

[SHaYap]

More here :

New assessment of recently found Mayan pyramid puts it up among the biggest

• 5 days ago July 14, 2015 12:00PM
  

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Recent excavations have proven the Mayan city at Tonina to be double the size previously anticipated. It is also being described as unique in that the city has seven clearly defined districts within its 10-12ha boundary, each dedicated to a different purpose — such as palaces, temples, housing and administration.

The site has been classified as one of Mexico’s most important, with more than 300 hieroglyphic texts so far identified.

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• news com au link
  

• Tonina Mayan Archaeological Ruins link - A tour guide site with a good set of images around the area
  

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