Teotihuacan, one of the largest cities in the world over 1,500 years ago, stands today as a premier archaeological site and a powerful symbol of Mexico’s precolonial heritage. Despite its enduring fame and millions of annual visitors, much remains misunderstood about the Teotihuacanos who built and inhabited this extraordinary city. This lecture delves into the intricate history of Teotihuacan, exploring its rise as a multiethnic metropolis and a center of innovation. David Carballo will examine the city's immediate antecedents and urbanization, its unique architectural hallmark of apartment-style living, and the dynamic networks of migration and cultural exchange that shaped its identity. By connecting the iconic pyramids to the daily lives of the city's inhabitants, this talk offers a deeper understanding of one of the ancient world’s most fascinating urban centers.
Speaker: David M. Carballo, Professor of Anthropology, Archaeology, and Latin American Studies, Boston University
This event is organized in collaboration with the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.
Photo by Camilo Pinaud on Unsplash.
LOCATION:Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20250402T220000Z DTEND:20250402T230000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR