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.

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.

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