Igneous Rocks at Teotihuacan

Many building materials were obtained locally in the Teotihuacan Valley, including extrusive igneous rocks, volcanic tuff, mud, and wood. Here are walls built with igneous rocks that are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock, either underground magma or surface lava.

Variety of Stonework

Restored Stonework

Intricate Stonework

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