Teotihuacan

= Ancient Mesoamerican City =

Image Source: @https://sacredsites.com/americas/mexico/teotihuacan.html

OVERVIEW
Link to site: @https://sacredsites.com/americas/mexico/teotihuacan.html

The webpage provides information on the suspected origin of the ancient city as well as the mysteries that surround the reason for the creation of the massive pyramids. The purpose of the webpage seems to be to provide information on the mysteries regarding the remnants of the ancient civilization. On the page, viewers can find images of the structures from numerous different angles. Information can also be found regarding mysteries proposed as to who built the pyramids, why they were built, and when they may have actually been built. The author also notes the possible astronomical significance it may have and points out the perceived alignment of the structures relative to the movement of the sun.

AUTHOR
Martin Gray

LAST UPDATED
09/04/2015

DATE REVIEWED
12/06/2015

REVIEWED BY:
Giovanni S.

ACCURACY:
This site is managed by one main author and editor. The page does not provide an extensive amount of information; however, it notes specific information that can be supported by more esteemed sources. On the other hand, it has not been updated in a quite some time and may lack the accuracy of more up to date sources.

READABILITY and CLARITY:
The target audience seems to be the general public; the page does not appear to be intended for a specific demographic of age groups or other groups. The closest target audience may be for students researching the ancient site and seeking information regarding the ancient civilization. It is fairly easy to read; however, the specific page uses words that may not be known, unless the reader has prior knowledge of some astronomical terms.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: **16.2** Flesch Reading Ease: **30.9**

EASE OF NAVIGATION:
The author provides a link at the end of the article for additional information on the astronomical monument, on an external webpage.

@http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/mexicoteotihuacan.htm

Image Source: @http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/mexicoteotihuacan.htm

OVERVIEW
Link to site: @http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/mexicoteotihuacan.htm

This webpage provides an extensive amount of information regarding the layout of the ancient site, the precise dimensions of some of the most important structures within it, as well as the astronomical alignment of the pyramids. The page also provides information regarding the known history of the city and the pyramids, the recorded history of the investigations of the site, and what the monumental city was like before and what it is like now. The purpose seems to serve as simply informative. There is an immense level of detail regarding these several characteristics of Teotihuacan. The viewer can also find several diagrams and map's of the city's layout.

AUTHOR
Alex Whitaker

LAST UPDATED
12/06/2015

DATE REVIEWED
12/06/2015

REVIEWED BY:
Giovanni S.

ACCURACY:
The information is accurate, shown by the level of detail displayed and the references that the author provides. The references cited have links and for the most part are educational resources, that are likely up to date and accurate. Most information regarding the physical characteristics of the structures can easily be verified by more credited sources.

READABILITY and CLARITY:
The target audience does not appear to be very specific. The article seems fairly easy to read and very minimum prior knowledge of history or astronomy is needed to understand the content of the site.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: **12.7** Flesch Reading Ease: **42.3**

EASE OF NAVIGATION:
The author provides links and sources of information at the end of the page. The page links external sites that provide similar information.

SacredSites.com

Image Source: @http://www.world-mysteries.com/mpl_7.htm

OVERVIEW
Link to site: @http://www.world-mysteries.com/mpl_7.htm

This page on Teotihuacan is very informative and is also very organized. It provides substantial amounts of information regarding the history of the civilization and the city of Teotihuacan. It also informs in great detail about the layout of the city and the structures within it. The pyramids as well as the city as a whole are compared to other astronomical monuments around the world; such as those found in Peru and Egypt in regard to astronomical significance, dimensions, and their history. The author includes many pictures of the pyramids, diagrams of the city, and maps of the layout.

AUTHOR
Unknown

LAST UPDATED
12/04/2015

DATE REVIEWED
12/06/2015

REVIEWED BY:
Giovanni S.

ACCURACY:
The page is very accurate. The author cites almost every piece of information taken from more credible sources and cites them directly within the text and at the end of the article. The dimensions and statistics are precise and accurate and can be verified through other sources. The site where the page can be found appears to update regularly.

READABILITY and CLARITY:
The targeted audience seems to be students. The webpage provides extensive amounts of information that can prove to be very useful for a research paper or for learning about the Mesoamerican civilizations as well as the comparison between it and other ancient monuments around world. It is written appropriately for students because it seems that no prior knowledge of any of the information is needed to understand the webpage.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: **13** Flesch Reading Ease: **42.6**

EASE OF NAVIGATION:
Useful external resources and linked sites are provided at the end of the page. However, the webpage is covered in ads that can be quite distracting.

The Pyramids of Giza vs the Pyramids of Teotihuacan [|The Great Pyramid] @http://www.nexusjournal.com/Reynolds.html

Image Source: @http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1904-mexico-s-pyramid-power-chichen-itza-el-tajin-and-teotihuacan

OVERVIEW
Link to site: @http://www.softseattravel.com/sitebuilder/images/Teotihuacan_Pyramid_of_the_Moon-580x210.jpg

The webpage is informative however the article does not center on Teotihuacan specifically. The article also provides a brief amount of information of similar structures in Egypt and other parts of Mexico. Although, the information seems useful, the brief overview of the information as whole seems to lack in substance, clarity, and organization. The purpose of the article is difficult to discern; possibly an article meant for quick information on the subject of pyramids due to the nearly random facts thrown around within the page. No pictures or diagrams are included on the page.

AUTHOR
Teresa Kendrick

LAST UPDATED
01/01/2006

DATE REVIEWED
12/06/2015

REVIEWED BY:
Giovanni S.

ACCURACY:
The information appears to be relatively accurate due to the consistency when compared to the information that also appears on other webpages. However, the accuracy may be lessened due to the fact that the article has not been updated since 2006; therefore, the information may not be up to date. No sources of the information are cited.

READABILITY and CLARITY:
The audience seems to be the general public. It does not seem to be a good resource for students because it lacks in clarity and reliability. It is not very difficult to read and no prior knowledge is needed to understand the article.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: **10.6** Flesch Reading Ease: **50.1**

EASE OF NAVIGATION:
The page does not provide any external links to similar information other than index of the author's other articles, on the same website.

Image Source: @http://www.ancient-code.com/teotihuacan/

OVERVIEW
Link to site: @http://www.ancient-code.com/teotihuacan/

The information on this page is brief; however it manages to remain interesting and informative. The article briefly covers the history of the pyramids and the ancient site, then proceeds to provide information on the various mysteries regarding the pyramids' structures, the city's layout, and the composition of the structures. The author proposes the idea that the layout resembles a modern day 'circuit board,' as well as the fact that the layout appears to resemble Orion's belt. The presence of mica on the pyramids at one point is noted due to the lack of the material in the region. Overall, it can be described as being brief but interesting.

AUTHOR
Unknown

LAST UPDATED
12/16/2014

DATE REVIEWED
12/06/2015

REVIEWED BY:
Giovanni S.

ACCURACY:
The idea of the information being accurate can be supported by the fact that the same concepts and idea are consistent with information found on other web pages. The accuracy may be compromised by the fact that the information does not appear to be regularly updated; however the information was updated a little less than a year ago.

READABILITY and CLARITY:
The target audience other than the general public is not very clear. It seems to be written due to the simple fact that it is an interesting topic. Perhaps students could benefit from this article due to the fact that it brings up interesting mysteries regarding Teotihuacan and requires little knowledge on astronomy or history to understand. It is fairly easy to read through.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: **16** Flesch Reading Ease: **28.7**

EASE OF NAVIGATION:
No links to other webpages are provided. The site itself is easy to navigate through. There are several ads throughout the page, but the information is not difficult to get to.