Editing Pyramid of the Moon (section)

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The pyramid was also used for rituals other than sacrifices. Mesoamerican cities used plazas as the core of social life; in the case of the Pyramid of the Moon, the public plaza was also used for astronomical observation and calendar-related activities.<ref>{{cite book|editor-first=Maria Teresa|editor-last=Uriarte|year=2010|title=Pre-Columbian architecture in Mesoamerica|publication-place=New York|publisher=Abbeville Press Publishers|isbn=9780789210456}}</ref> The complex contained small pyramidal structures, rooms, porticoes, patios, corridors, and low platforms. Moon plaza served as a supra-regional ceremonial, political and socioeconomic center.

Archeologists have examined the different layers of the pyramid and found a great number of these contained artifacts and remains which can be examined, and even presented to the public. Some of the artifacts found by archaeologists were made of greenstone, obsidian, and ceramic, all of which were carefully crafted in Teotihuacan. These artifacts included figurines and serpent knives.<ref name=":2" />
<br />{{wide image|Panorama Moon Pyramid Teotihuacan 05 2015 MEX 3358.JPG|800px|Panoramic view of the Pyramid of the Moon}}