Temple of the Sun with Teotihuacan-style Tlaloc carvings and astronomical alignment. The Temple of the Sun at the summit features a 'hitching post of the sun' similar to Inti Watana at Machu Picchu Tlaloc carvings on the summit rock are in Teotihuacan style, matching those on the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc carvings are aligned with Mount Tlaloc in the background
The Temple of the Sun at Texcotzingo's summit features a "hitching post of the sun" eerily similar to the Inti Watana at Machu Picchu! Tlaloc carvings on the summit rock match the Teotihuacan style found on the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, and they're aligned with Mount Tlaloc at roughly 150 degrees, possibly a winter solstice sunrise alignment. From the hitching post, Cerro Gordo is visible, hinting at Teotihuacan-era connections. Two figures called Los Dioses were also found, carved in porphyry with extraordinary precision!
Key Facts
- The Temple of the Sun at the summit features a 'hitching post of the sun' similar to Inti Watana at Machu Picchu
- Tlaloc carvings on the summit rock are in Teotihuacan style, matching those on the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl
- Tlaloc carvings are aligned with Mount Tlaloc in the background
- Alignment measured at 150° south-southeast, possibly a winter solstice sunrise alignment
- From the hitching post, Cerro Gordo (mountain behind Teotihuacan) is visible, suggesting Teotihuacan-era connections
- This suggests the site may be Teotihuacan era or earlier, approximately 2,000 years old
- Two carved figures called Los Dioses were found, potentially representing Tlaloc and Chalchiuhtlicue, carved in porphyry stone with extraordinary precision
Related site: Texcotzingo — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Mexico's Machu Picchu Could Re-write History | Full Documentary | Megalithomania by MegalithomaniaUK