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Plaque detailing the construction methods and volume of the pyramid of the sun. They estimate 1,000,000 cubic yards of dirt and stone fill was used on the interior of the structure. Never underestimate what can be accomplished with simple tools and largely manual labor.
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Plaque describing the development of the civilization that built the pyramids.
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Plaque describing a phase of development of the city.
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A large jar used to store grain. Typical size used in a home to store grain.
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Plaque describing a phase of development of the city.
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Model of the city as it was at its peak of development.
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Plauque describing the city plan represented in the model.
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Remains of sacrificicial offerings. These were all male warriors.
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Remains of female sacrifices. These were made by the people who built the city. The Aztecs actually discovered the city later, after it was abandoned, and started using the pyramids for their own rituals.
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One of the decorations from the temple of the feathered serpent.
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