The construction of monumental architecture such as the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan required a form of organization that persuaded the population to provide labor for the benefit of the state.

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A strong and centralized government was necessary to organize and coordinate the construction of monumental architecture. This included providing the labor force, managing the distribution of resources, and ensuring the stability and legitimacy of the state. The use of religious and ideological beliefs to justify the construction of these structures also played a role in convincing the population to participate in these projects.

The Construction of Monumental Architecture Such as the Pyramid of the Sun