"Telamons of Tula / Atlantes de Tula"
The old city of Tula had a great historical relevance in Mesoamerica, and it constitutes an important link in the chain of civilizations of the Central Altiplano.
Founded after Teotihuacán was destroyed, it is known nowadays by its main pyramid, Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, or temple of the morning star, on whose top the Telamons of Tula stand. 4.6 meter high statues, representing Toltec gods, they are believed to be the columns of a wooden roof the temple had.You can go up this pyramid to observe the telamons closely, and appreciate the whole archeological complex. From GoToLatin. You can see this front view.
4 comments:
Un lugar fantástico. Gracias a tus enlaces pude apreciar la belleza de esas esculturas. Tu hermosa foto las hace todavía más místicas.
Gorgeous. I bet it's even more breath taking in person.
Sharon
Wonderful photo. I would love to see this one day.
Fenix, Sharon, Randy, thanks a lot for your comments, its most appreciated.
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