Birdmen, known as "Voladores" y "Hombres Pajaro" perform outside ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, Mexico City, February 22, 2008. Teotihuacan that means
Birdmen, known as "Voladores" y "Hombres Pajaro" perform outside ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, Mexico City, February 22, 2008. Teotihuacan that means "City of the Gods" and was founded by the Teotihuacanos around 500 BC and reached its peak some time around 500 AD. A legend says that the city was built by a race of giants. Even today, it remains a mystery as no written records were left and the culture of the builders had ended before the Spaniards arrived.
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