Mexico Courtyard of the Quetzalpapalotl Palace
The Palace of Quetzalpapalotl complex was built around 450 to 500 AD. These buildings were built over earlier structures from around 250 to 300 AD. Due to the location of the palace and the quality of its art, it is thought the complex was home to a high ranking priest or other dignitary. The complex may have also been used for ceremonial purposes. The name Quetzalpapálotl comes from the reliefs of mythological birds on the courtyard pillars and is from Nahuatl quetzalli, precious feather, and papalotl, butterfly.
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Travel Information
Get there with a bus tour or drive and park at Teotihuacan's parking lot
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
06:47 - 17:56
| current local time: 01:53
Photo Themes
Ancient Architecture
Architecture
Aztec
historic
history
Mexico
pyramid
ruins
Locations
Teotihuacán
Estado de Mexico
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