teocalli
/ˌteɪəˈkɑːli/
noun
- A temple of the ancient Aztecs or other Mesoamerican peoples, typically built on a pyramid-shaped platform.
- The ruins of the teocalli still stand in the center of the ancient city.
- Archaeologists discovered a teocalli buried under layers of volcanic ash.
- The guide explained how the teocalli was used for religious ceremonies and sacrifices.