Mesoamerican Mysteries: Understanding Ancient Aztec, Toltec, Teotihuacan and Zapotec Cultures
Raymond Kresha Raymond Kresha
543 subscribers
38,027 views
0

 Published On Mar 26, 2020

A 2020 video report of a visit to ancient archaeological sites with Dr. Bill Saturno, a world-famous archaeologist. Understand the central Mexican Aztec, Toltec, Teotihuacán, Zapotec, and Totonac cultures. This travelogue explores the mesoamerican religion, calendar, mathematics, and political values of this "cradle of civilization" before it was destroyed by the Spanish conquest. Get a better understanding of human sacrifice as we visit the Templo Mayor and Tlatelolco in Mexico City, Toltec temples in Tula, Teotihuacán, Olmec treasures in Xalapa, the Totonac city of El Tajín near Posa Rica, the Zapotec sites of Monte Albán, Yagul, and Mitla in the Oaxaca. We also take a look at major museums associated with these sites as well as the Casa Azul in Mexico City, home of famous artist Frida Kahlo. Now with closed captioning.

show more

Share/Embed