MEXIKO-STADT, Mexiko – die ausgegrabenen Ruinen des Templo Mayor, des Haupttempels der aztekischen Hauptstadt Tenochtitlan, zeigen die mehrschichtigen Bauphasen. Diese archäologische Stätte im Herzen von Mexiko-Stadt zeigt Steinschnitzereien, zeremonielle Geschenke und architektonische Elemente, die Einblicke in die aztekischen religiösen Praktiken und die komplexe Geschichte der Stadt von der prähispanischen Zeit bis zur Kolonialzeit geben.
7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
11. Januar 2017
Ort:
Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Templo Mayor site in Mexico City offers a fascinating glimpse into the Aztec civilization's religious and political center. Excavations have revealed seven major construction phases, each built atop the previous, spanning from around 1375 to 1521 AD. The temple's dual structure, dedicated to the rain god Tlaloc and the war god Huitzilopochtli, is evident in the ruins. Visitors can observe intricate stone carvings, including serpent heads and representations of deities like Coyolxauhqui. The site also features platforms, altars, and stairways that showcase the temple's imposing architecture. Informational panels throughout the site explain the temple's evolution, from its early stages under Aztec rule to its destruction following the Spanish conquest. The excavations have uncovered numerous ceremonial offerings, providing insights into Aztec religious practices and cosmology. The site's location in the heart of modern Mexico City underscores the layers of history present, from the pre-Hispanic era through the colonial period to the present day. The nearby museum houses artifacts found during excavations, complementing the on-site experience with additional context and preservation of smaller items. This archaeological site stands as a powerful reminder of Mexico's rich pre-Columbian heritage and the dramatic changes brought by the Spanish conquest, offering visitors a tangible connection to the country's complex history.
