Using aerial scanning technology, researchers found that 65% of urban features today are aligned orthogonally with Teotihuacán.
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Valentina Di Liscia is a staff writer for Hyperallergic. Originally from Argentina, she studied at the University of Chicago and is currently working on her MA at Hunter College, where she received the Brodsky Scholarship for Latin American Art History. Send your inquiries, stories, and tips to valentina@hyperallergic.com.
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