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The Temple of the Feathered Serpent (shown) is the smallest of the three giant pyramids at the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan.

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By Meghie Rodrigues

At Teotihuacan, near Mexico City, three giant pyramids rise above the ancient city’s main street, the Avenue of the Dead. The smallest of these is the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, which sits within La Ciudadela, or the Citadel, a massive sunken plaza with tall walls.