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Teotihuacan influenced most places by way of trade. Merchants from the city traded all over Mesoamerica. Their distinct obsidian tools and fine orange pottery was created in the city and then traded throughout the area. At one point, Teotihuacan even gained influence over the city of Kaminaljuyu in the Mayan empire. The city also may have established colonies to protect their sources of obsidian. Teotihuacan also may have undertaken military expeditions to back up their authority throughout Mexico. Teotihuacan's influence mainly from their ability to produce fine manufactured goods that appealed to consumers in distant markets.p.146-147 in Traditions and Encounters.

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