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699th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Mexico-Tenochtitlan

A mother and son are celebrating the 699th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, the Mexica capital, on the esplanade of the Zocalo in Mexico City, Mexico, where they are sharing their knowledge and honoring their ancestors on the occasion of the 'Zenithal Passage', the moment when the sun takes a completely perpendicular position. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11436808
Date Taken	26 July 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto

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