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Templo Mayor is a unique open-air museum in Mexico City. The official opening of this complex (its name translates as "the main temple") took place in 1987 after sensational archaeological research that was conducted on this territory of the Mexican capital. During the excavations, scientists discovered more than 7 thousand artifacts, including miraculously preserved pyramids and temples in honor of the main deities of the Aztecs and other ancient religious buildings, which were subsequently included in the exposition of Templo Mayor.

The museum consists of several halls. Thus, in the section of archeology there are various sculptures, objects of everyday life, ritual exhibits of peoples who lived on this territory for many centuries. In the hall of rituals and sacrifices, one can see artifacts that testify to the ancient funeral traditions and offerings performed in honor of the gods.

In the Templo Major you can see even the remains of ancient plants, fish and animals. These exhibits are in the hall of the flora and fauna of the museum complex. How the Aztecs and Maya conducted agriculture, you can find out in the same exposition, also presented in one of the halls of the museum.

Many interesting things can be learned if you visit the tribute hall and trade Templo Mayor . Here are the items that served centuries ago to regulate trade relations and issues related to the payment of tribute . These sceptres, bills, gold and silver jewelry, various corals, shells and other exhibits . Two separate halls of Templo Mayor are given to tell tourists about the main deities of the Aztec in-Huitzilopochtli (the god of the sun and war) and Tlalok (the god of rain and thunder) . In these departments of the museum are presented all kinds of sculptures and figures of these deities .

Templo Mayor

In the Templo Major you can see even the remains of the ancient plants, fish and animals. These exhibits are in the hall of the flora and fauna of the museum complex. How the Aztecs and Maya conducted agriculture, you can find out in the exposition of the same name, also presented in one of the halls of Templo Mayor.

Working time Templo Mayor: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 - 17:00. Admission: 59 MXN, for children (up to 13 years), as well as students and pensioners (upon presentation) of the certificate free of charge. On Sundays, visit Templo Mayor for free for all foreigners. Before the tour starts, you can rent an audio guide, but keep in mind that he does not "speak" in Russian and only runs the story in English and Spanish. The cost of using the audio guide is 80 MXN

At Templo Mayor there is a film club (it is in one of the library's auditoriums), where documentary and art programs are often shown. Admission is free for everyone, however, the number of seats is limited.

You can get to the museum by metro. The nearest stations to Templo Mayor are Zocalo and Metro Zocalo. From them to the archaeological complex you need to walk along the streets of Seminario and Plaza de la Constitucion just over 100 m.


All prices are for July 2014