Earthquakes: A New Perspective on the Rise and Fall of Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan: A City Shaped by Earthquakes

During its peak period in the years 250-600 AD, Teotihuacan was one of the largest cities on the planet with a population ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 people. A recent study suggests that both the rise and fall of this great city were caused by powerful earthquakes, changing our understanding of its history.