Revisiting Sun Pyramid Ceramic and Radiocarbon Dates from Teotihuacan: Comment on SLOAD

A re-evaluation of ceramic and radiocarbon dates from the Sun Pyramid at Teotihuacan challenges previous interpretations, particularly those by Sload (2015), by incorporating stratigraphic data to refine the site's chronology. The study argues that Sload's dismissal of stratigraphic context led to misinterpretations of the radiocarbon results, which are critical for understanding the timeline and development of Teotihuacan's pre-Hispanic city. By carefully analyzing stratigraphy alongside radiocarbon dating, this research provides a more accurate framework for ceramic chronology, contributing to broader debates on the site's history.

Sugiyama, N., Sugiyama, S., & Sarabia G., A. (2018). REVISITING SUN PYRAMID CERAMIC AND RADIOCARBON DATES FROM TEOTIHUACAN: COMMENT ON SLOAD. Latin American Antiquity, 29(2), 398–400. https://doi.org/10.1017/laq.2017.68