(Nahuatl: Teōtihuácān, "Place where the gods were made; city of the gods") is the name given to what was one of the largest cities in Mesoamerica during pre-Hispanic times. The toponym is of Nahuatl origin and was used by the Mexica, but the name given to it by its inhabitants is unknown.

The pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan was one of the largest urban centers in the ancient world, with a population of more than 100,000 inhabitants at its peak. Located in a valley rich in natural resources, Teotihuacan was the seat of power of one of the most influential Mesoamerican societies in the political, economic, commercial, religious and cultural spheres, whose features permanently marked the peoples of the Mexican highlands, transcending time and reaching us with the same strength and grandeur with which its builders planned it.

The archaeological evidence discovered in the Valley of Teotihuacan reveals that during the Classic period one of the most complex urban societies in all of Mesoamerica developed, as well as the fact that this society was highly stratified, highly specialized and made up of diverse ethnic groups. Distinctive elements of the cultural development of Teotihuacan society during the Classic period have been identified in diverse sites in the rest of Mesoamerica, including other important urban sites such as Monte Alban, Cerro de las Mesas, Matacapan, Tikal and Kaminaljuyu.

For the peoples who preceded Teotihuacan, this site had a preponderantly sacred significance. Several historical sources indicate that the Aztecs and their rulers came to these ruins to pray and celebrate rites. Later, Teotihuacan was a point of reference from the beginning of the Spanish occupation; and today it is recognized as one of the most outstanding testimonies of ancient urbanism and state development, which is why it is an object of interest for researchers in Mexico and the world, who continue to explore its complexity through different scientific disciplines.

The archaeological remains of the ancient city are visited every year by thousands of people, making the site one of the major tourist attractions in the country.

The site's recognition as a cultural heritage site is universal, as it has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1987.

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