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Tag-Archive for "Mesoamerica"

Teotihuacan Jul 01

Teotihuacan, which in Nahuatl means City of the Gods or The place where gods are made is an ancient ceremonial center, one of the most important pre-Hispanic America due to its masterful urban layout, its monumental architecture and strong political and religious influence to other cities; it is also one of the most visited archaeological sites and values of Mexico, It is located in the municipality of San Juan Teotihuacan in the east of Mexico City. Teotihuacan was inscribed on the List of World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Through time, Teotihuacan has established itself as a sample of the best architectural style in Mesoamerica as well as a mystical center where, according to the pre-Hispanic followers of spiritual traditions, each 21st March there are powerful cosmic forces that are distributed to the four cardinal points, ideal time to renew the energy of the human body. more…

Oaxaca (city) Jan 27

The city of Oaxaca is located in the southern region of Mexico and is the capital city of the state with the same name. In this city, tourists can admire the beautiful architecture of the buildings that adorn its historic center, declared World Heritage by UNESCO: the Cathedral, most important temple in the city, its construction began in 1535 and it was completed until 1574. Its facade has a baroque style with sculptures of Catholic saints that frame a beautiful relief in stone with the image of the Assumption of Mary. The Temple and ex-Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzman is considered one of the wonders of the city, it has ten chapels and a large dome decorated with 104 paintings of Dominican martyrs. The Constitution square has as main attraction the portals and a kiosk from the time of Porfirio Diaz in the XXth century. As well as the Basilica de la Soledad, the Macedonio Alcalá theatre, Government Palace, Alameda, among other magnificent colonial buildings. more…

La Venta Jun 15

La Venta is the main archaeological site of the Olmec culture, that had its apogee between 900 b. C. 400 b. C. and it is estimated that the site had a population of at least 1,800 people. It is situated on an island in the middle of the swampy region that forms the Tonala River, which forms the border between Tabasco and Veracruz. The surface of the island is just 5.2 km². In the center of the island, the buildings form a square with a pyramid located in the main center, surrounded by mounds and monuments. The most important structure of this site is a pyramid built of mud, has a height of 31 meters. The recent excavations show that the Pyramid was staggered. more…