A. J. Kingston notes how the people of Teotihuacan used a lunar calendar and the city layout reveals a deliberate alignment with celestial bodies.
A. J. Kingston, Mesoamerican Pyramids: Pyramids of Chichen Itza, Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and Pyramid of the Inscriptions (N.P.: A. J. Kingston, 2023), 223
Lunar Calendar: The people of Teotihuacan developed a sophisticated understanding of lunar cycles, allowing them to track and mark time using the moon as a celestial reference. Their lunar calendar was closely tied to agricultural practices, determining the optimal times for planting, harvesting, and other essential activities. By observing the moon’s phases and movements, the Teotihuacanos maintained a harmonious relationship with the cycles of nature.
Lunar Alignments: The city layout of Teotihuacan reveals a deliberate alignment with celestial bodies, including the moon. The orientation of the Avenue of the Dead and certain structures within the city were designed to align with specific lunar events, such as the moonrise or moonset during significant dates in the lunar calendar. These alignments emphasize the cultural and spiritual importance of the moon in the daily life of the Teotihuacan people.