The Real Origins of Teotihuacan?

This episode is sponsored by GhostBed GhostBed mattresses are handcrafted in the USA & Canada and feature industry-leading cooling technology. 🎁 Get an extra 10% off with promo code BARNHART: https://ghostbed.com/barnhart Code: BARNHART This video explores the origins of one of the greatest cities in the ancient world: Teotihuacan. Located in the Valley of Mexico, Teotihuacan grew into the largest city in the Americas, home to more than 100,000 people and dominated by monumental pyramids, vast ceremonial avenues, and remarkable urban planning. Yet despite its fame, countless myths and misconceptions continue to surround who built it and how it came to power. What does archaeology actually tell us about the rise of this extraordinary city? In this video, archaeologist Ed Barnhart examines the latest archaeological evidence to trace Teotihuacan's earliest history, from its founding around the first century BC through its rapid growth into one of the most influential cities in Mesoamerica. Along the way, he explores the construction of the Pyramid of the Sun, the Avenue of the Dead, the city's sophisticated urban planning, and the discoveries that are reshaping our understanding of its people and origins. Ed also tackles some of the most persistent myths surrounding Teotihuacan, comparing popular claims with the archaeological evidence, including recent scientific research that sheds new light on the city's inhabitants and development. Whether you're fascinated by ancient civilizations, archaeology, the pyramids of Mexico, or the mysteries of human history, this journey into the City of the Gods is one you won't want to miss. #Teotihuacan #AncientHistory #Archaeology #Mexico #Mesoamerica #AncientCivilizations #Pyramids #EdBarnhart #History #CityOfTheGods