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The architecture of Mexico reflects the influences of various cultures, regions, and periods that have shaped the country's history and identity. In the pre-Columbian era, distinct styles emerged that reflected the distinct cultures of the indigenous peoples of Mexico, particularly in the architecture of Mesoamerica.
Name of pyramid Culture Base length (m) Height (m) Incli- nation Approximate time of construction Function Notes Image Altun Ha. Belize Maya: 16 200 to 900 CE Cañada de la Virgen. Mexico Pirámide Chichimeca de los 7 Cielos Otomi: 15+ 540 to 1040 CE The Pyramids and surrounding complex were built to house priests, along with serving as a ...
The Tarascan state was a pre-columbian culture located in the modern day Mexican state of Michoacán. The region is currently inhabited by the modern descendants of the Purépecha. Purépechan architecture is noted for T-shaped step pyramids known as yácatas. [12] Tzintzuntzan
Overview of the central plaza of the Maya city of Palenque (Chiapas, Mexico), an example of Classic period Mesoamerican architecture. Mesoamerican architecture is the set of architectural traditions produced by pre-Columbian cultures and civilizations of Mesoamerica, traditions which are best known in the form of public, ceremonial and urban monumental buildings and structures.
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Mexican civilization of the Mexica people, founded in 1325. The state religion of the Mexica civilization awaited the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: the wandering tribes would find the destined site for a great city whose location would be signaled by an eagle with a snake in its beak perched atop a ...
Essential elements of the old imperial center, including the Templo Mayor, were buried under similarly key features of the new city in what is now the historical downtown of the Mexico City. [8] The Templo Mayor and Sacred Precinct were demolished and a Spanish church, later the main cathedral, was built on the western half of the precinct.
Aztec architecture is a late form of Mesoamerican architecture developed by the Aztec civilization. Much of what is known about this style of architecture comes from the structures that are still standing. These structures have survived for several centuries because of the strong materials used and the skill of the builders. [1]
Torres de Satélite. Sculpture stands as one of the most ancient and revered artistic traditions within the cultural tapestry of Mexico. Its origins trace back to Prehispanic civilizations, where it found expression in a myriad of forms across diverse contexts, including pyramids, sanctuaries, esplanades, and communal objects.