Temple of the Feathered Serpent
The Path
Xochicalco Eagle
Xochicalco was founded in about 650 AD by the Olmeca-Xicallanca, which are a Mayan group of traders from Campeche, giving them an excellent position along several of the major Mesoamerican trade routes. It was an important fortressed commercial and religious center in the period of time following the decline of the great Meso-American city states. Its name means "Place Of The Flowers."
The main part of Xochicalco is located 132 mts (430 ft) above the valley. Its' underground solar observatory is one of the main attractions for visitors to the site. When the sun passes through its zenith on May 14th and 15th and July 28th and 29th, a ray of sunlight passes through a narrow shaft in the ceiling of the observatory and projects itself upon the floor.
Another main attraction is the Quetzalcoatl pyramid, or Temple of the Feathered Serpent, which features friezes depicting the Plumed Serpent God coiling around the sides. This structure measures 21 by 19 meters at its base and 17 meters in height and is situated in what is known as Xochicalco's Main Acropolis.
Of special interest are sculptured reliefs on the sides of some buildings. The Temple of the Feathered Serpent has fine stylized depictions of that deity in a style which includes apparent influences of Teotihuacan and Maya art.
Gracias por su visita. / Thanks for visiting, its most appreciated.
6 comments:
La primera foto me puso la piel de gallina. Muy buena.
Saludos
Valery
Interesting lesson in history. I like the photo manipulation as well.
Ah Carraol this is simply incredible. So much to think about. Thank you.
I have ben to Tikal. This is very reminiscent of it.
Very beautiful. I like Rodeo Lake and The Path best.
That is an impressive wall from the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. It looks even more solid in black and white
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