Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan
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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.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan canonical | 1 |
| aligned with Teotihuacan’s urban grid | 1 |
| ancient city of Teotihuacan | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan Context triple: [Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan, partOf, Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan]
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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.
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B.
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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C.
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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D.
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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E.
Teotihuacan Hall
Teotihuacan Hall is a major exhibition space dedicated to the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan, showcasing its artifacts, architecture, and cultural history.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan Target entity description: 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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A.
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.
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B.
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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C.
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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D.
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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E.
Teotihuacan Hall
Teotihuacan Hall is a major exhibition space dedicated to the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan, showcasing its artifacts, architecture, and cultural history.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural complex
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ceremonial precinct ⓘ sunken plaza ⓘ |
| archaeologicalSiteType | Mesoamerican ceremonial center ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Teotihuacan architectural style ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Feathered Serpent iconography
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human sacrifice rituals ⓘ militaristic symbolism ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod |
Early Classic period
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circa 3rd century CE ⓘ |
| culture | Teotihuacan civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| currentStatus | archaeological zone ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Feathered Serpent deity ⓘ |
| excavatedBy | multiple archaeological expeditions in the 20th century ⓘ |
| feature |
monumental stairways
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plastered and painted surfaces ⓘ stone and adobe construction ⓘ sunken central courtyard ⓘ surrounding high platforms ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Temple of the Feathered Serpent
NERFINISHED
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administrative buildings ⓘ altars ⓘ pyramidal structures ⓘ residential compounds ⓘ sunken plaza ⓘ surrounding platforms ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Teotihuacan ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Basin of Mexico
NERFINISHED
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Mexico ⓘ State of Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ Teotihuacan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | center of Teotihuacan ⓘ |
| material |
adobe
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stone ⓘ stucco ⓘ |
| orientation | aligned with Teotihuacan’s main urban grid ⓘ |
| partOf | ancient city of Teotihuacan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousFunction | major political-religious hub ⓘ |
| researchField | Mesoamerican archaeology ⓘ |
| shape | rectangular enclosure ⓘ |
| significance |
central node in Teotihuacan’s urban and ritual layout
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focus of state ideology at Teotihuacan ⓘ |
| tourism | major visitor attraction at Teotihuacan ⓘ |
| usedFor |
elite residence and administration
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political gatherings ⓘ public rituals ⓘ religious ceremonies ⓘ state ceremonies ⓘ |
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Subject: Ciudadela complex at Teotihuacan Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
ancient city of Teotihuacan
this entity surface form:
aligned with Teotihuacan’s urban grid