Patio of the Altars and Murals of the Drinkers at Cholula

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Patio of the Altars and Murals of the Drinkers at Cholula. The Patio of the Altars served as the principal entrance to the Great Pyramid and underwent at least six construction phases

The Patio of the Altars functioned as the main entrance to the Great Pyramid of Cholula, and archaeologists have identified at least six distinct construction phases there. This layered architecture tells a story of repeated ritual use and rebuilding across centuries. A remarkable window into evolving ceremonial life.

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The Patio of the Altars served as the principal entrance to the Great Pyramid and underwent at least six construction phases

Source: The Largest Pyramid in the World by World of Antiquity