Teotihuacan: Ancient Mexico's City of the Gods | History for Sleep

<p>Drift off to the complete history of Teotihuacan — the City of the Gods. For nearly 500 years, this ancient Mexican metropolis was one of the largest cities on Earth, with pyramids that rivaled those of Egypt and a culture whose influence spread across Mesoamerica. And then, around 550 AD, it collapsed — leaving its name and its founders unknown.</p><p><br></p><p>Covered: The founding and rise of Teotihuacan, the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon, the Avenue of the Dead, the city's mysterious multiethnic population, trade with the Maya and other Mesoamerican cultures, the Teotihuacan writing system, the internal revolt that burned the city's core, the mystery of who built it, and the legacy of Teotihuacan in Aztec religion and mythology.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us on Patreon (free for now) for extras as we roll them out: patreon.com/cw/SleeplessHistory</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✦ 1.75-hour deep dive ✦ Calm narration for sleep ✦ Ancient Mesoamerican history for sleep</p><p><br></p><p>Sleepless History is an educational sleep podcast covering lost civilizations, ancient history, and world mysteries — made to help you fall asleep.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;