The god Quetzalcoatl and the exquisite art of the Toltecs
The Toltecs, known for their stone statues, warrior columns, and belief in the god Quetzalcoatl, left a deep mark on ancient Mexican history.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•08/11/2025
Once dominating central Mexico. The Toltec civilization flourished from the 10th to the 12th century, controlling large areas in central Mexico. Photo: Pinterest. Worship the god Quetzalcoatl. The feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl is the central god in the Toltec religion, symbolizing wisdom and enlightenment. Photo: Pinterest.
Sophisticated sculpture. The Toltecs were famous for their stone statues and warrior columns up to 4 meters high, demonstrating superior technique. Photo: Pinterest. The majestic capital city of Tula. The city of Tula (or Tollan) is famous for its giant stone warrior statues, symbols of Toltec power. Photo: Pinterest.
Had a strong military system. Toltec society was organized on a warrior model, with a soldier class holding a high position in society. Photo: Pinterest. Collapse due to war and drought. Archaeological evidence suggests that civil war and climate change contributed to the Toltecs' demise. Photo: Pinterest.
The influence was profound on the Aztecs. The Aztecs considered the Toltecs their spiritual ancestors and modeled many of their rituals and architecture on them. Photo: Pinterest. Dear readers, please watch the video : Origin of civilization / VTV2
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