Teotihuacan was the first of the major empires of what is now Mexico. It had begun to have major power by about 200 BC. Scholars believe that its rise was due to two things. First, it enjoyed a near monopoly on obisidian, which was an important stone. Second, it was a major religious center, especially for Quetzalcoatl worship.
Scholars believe that the empire started to decline because of problems with agriculture. This allowed tribes from the north to invade and weaken the empire further. The empire fell by about 600 AD.
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