2000 years ago, the Temple of the Feathered Serpent was three tiers higher than it is today and the façade glistened with bright paint. What was the role of the 260 intricately carved heads of the Feathered Serpent, were they guarding this temple, or did they serve another purpose? Was Quetzalcóatl more than just a fearsome protector? Why was this temple constructed? The evidence suggests that the Feathered Serpent was much more than an ordinary rattlesnake and bird combined, people here believed it came from a completely different world, it was divine. This pyramid in Teotihuacan was the domain of the half bird half bird monster. From its temple it could survey the ancient city. Its muscular body showed its incredible strength, its bright green feather s revealed its powers of heavenly flight, and its terrifying teeth warned of its ferocious hunger. What did the people of Teotihuacan want from their ferocious serpent god, does the answer lie with how other cultures venerated serpents? The snake might be a protector in Greek mythology, but at Teotihuacan the Feathered Serpent was far more than just a guardian. The Temple of the Feathered Serpent stands at the heart of a vast metropolis, sprawling across 20 square kilometres and boasting a population of over 100,000. Teotihuacan was one of the largest cities in the ancient world. The serpent’s temple was so important that it was enclosed by a citadel, with walls over 7 metres high, it had only a single entrance making it easy to defend. This temple was once one of the greatest buildings in the world, its true purpose has been hidden deep below its surface for centuries. Archaeologist Sergio Gómez Chávez uncovers its dark secret and was the first person to enter a secret tunnel for 1800 years. As he and his team excavated, they uncover ancient hidden treasures, their discovery is a significant clue to understanding the powerful influence of the feathered serpent. What sits at the very end of this narrow passage reveals the true role of the Feathered Serpent God! Watch the complete documentary here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJpXsi9Ga8 Subscribe to Element 18 – https://bit.ly/337R2uO