Teotihuacan archaeological site
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The Teotihuacan archaeological site is an ancient Mesoamerican city in central Mexico renowned for its monumental pyramids, grid-planned urban layout, and significant influence on pre-Columbian civilization.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7085986 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Teotihuacan archaeological site Context triple: [Pyramid of the Moon, partOf, Teotihuacan archaeological site]
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Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan
The Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan is a large sunken plaza and ceremonial precinct near the city's center, notable as a major political-religious hub that includes the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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Cuauhtinchan archaeological site
The Cuauhtinchan archaeological site is a pre-Hispanic rock-cut temple complex at Malinalco, Mexico, renowned for its intricately carved ceremonial structures associated with Aztec military and religious practices.
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Xochicalco archaeological site
Xochicalco archaeological site is a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city known for its impressive pyramids, observatory, and well-preserved reliefs that reflect a blend of cultural influences.
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Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in southern Mexico City, notable for its large circular pyramid and remains of one of the earliest urban centers in the Valley of Mexico.
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Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan is an early Mesoamerican pyramid renowned for its elaborate stone carvings of serpent deities and its central role in the religious and political life of the ancient city.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Teotihuacan archaeological site Target entity description: The Teotihuacan archaeological site is an ancient Mesoamerican city in central Mexico renowned for its monumental pyramids, grid-planned urban layout, and significant influence on pre-Columbian civilization.
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A.
Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan
The Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan is a large sunken plaza and ceremonial precinct near the city's center, notable as a major political-religious hub that includes the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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B.
Cuauhtinchan archaeological site
The Cuauhtinchan archaeological site is a pre-Hispanic rock-cut temple complex at Malinalco, Mexico, renowned for its intricately carved ceremonial structures associated with Aztec military and religious practices.
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C.
Xochicalco archaeological site
Xochicalco archaeological site is a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city known for its impressive pyramids, observatory, and well-preserved reliefs that reflect a blend of cultural influences.
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D.
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in southern Mexico City, notable for its large circular pyramid and remains of one of the earliest urban centers in the Valley of Mexico.
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Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan is an early Mesoamerican pyramid renowned for its elaborate stone carvings of serpent deities and its central role in the religious and political life of the ancient city.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mesoamerican city
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ancient city ⓘ archaeological site ⓘ |
| area | approximately 20 square kilometers ⓘ |
| AztecNameMeaning | place where the gods were created ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| culture | Teotihuacan civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| declinedInCentury | 6th century CE ⓘ |
| economicFunction | major trade hub ⓘ |
| estimatedPopulationPeak |
over 100000 inhabitants
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up to 200000 inhabitants ⓘ |
| flourishedInCentury |
1st century CE
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2nd century CE ⓘ 3rd century CE ⓘ 4th century CE ⓘ 5th century CE ⓘ |
| foundedInCentury | 1st century BCE ⓘ |
| hasStructure |
Ciudadela
NERFINISHED
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Palace of Quetzalpapálotl NERFINISHED ⓘ Pyramid of the Moon NERFINISHED ⓘ Pyramid of the Sun NERFINISHED ⓘ Temple of the Feathered Serpent NERFINISHED ⓘ residential apartment compounds ⓘ |
| influencedCulture |
Aztec civilization
NERFINISHED
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Classic Maya civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ Toltec civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Avenue of the Dead
NERFINISHED
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Pyramid of the Moon NERFINISHED ⓘ Pyramid of the Sun NERFINISHED ⓘ Temple of the Feathered Serpent NERFINISHED ⓘ grid-planned urban layout ⓘ monumental pyramids ⓘ multi-family apartment compounds ⓘ murals ⓘ obsidian artifacts ⓘ |
| locatedIn | State of Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | central Mexico ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
San Juan Teotihuacán
NERFINISHED
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San Martín de las Pirámides NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNortheastOf | Mexico City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainDeityRepresented | Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainDeityRepresented | Storm God (Tlaloc-type deity) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy | Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
adobe
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stone ⓘ stucco ⓘ |
| partOf | Mesoamerica NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousFunction | major ceremonial center ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | major archaeological tourism destination in Mexico ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria |
(i)
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(ii) ⓘ (iii) ⓘ (iv) ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince | 1987 ⓘ |
| urbanPlanFeature |
Avenue of the Dead as main thoroughfare
NERFINISHED
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central north–south axis ⓘ orthogonal grid layout ⓘ |
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Subject: Teotihuacan archaeological site Description of subject: The Teotihuacan archaeological site is an ancient Mesoamerican city in central Mexico renowned for its monumental pyramids, grid-planned urban layout, and significant influence on pre-Columbian civilization.
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Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan urban layout
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Teotihuacan ceremonial core
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Teotihuacan UNESCO World Heritage Site
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San Juan Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan archaeological zone
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ancient city of Teotihuacan
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UNESCO World Heritage Site "Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan"
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Teotihuacan
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ancient city of Teotihuacan
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Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan (in iconography)
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Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan archaeological zone