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Quirigua

Is This the Face of the Pharoah of Quirigua?

Quirigua’s most prestigious ruler’s image can be seen on the majority of the amazing monuments found at the site and there’s something curiously Egyptian about him…

Zoomorfo P at Quirigua
Quirigua

The Zoomorphs of Quirigua

Weighing as much as 20 tuns and encoded with mystery, the zoomorphs of Quirigua are amongst the most profound and amazing pieces of art ever produced by the Maya.

Quirigua's stelae A & C - The Creation Stones
Quirigua

Quiriguá: The Maya Creation Stones

Stela C features a very important text describing the founding of the universe in 3114BC. In it, three stones are placed to create a new home for mankind…

Quirigua

The Stelae of Quirigua

The stelae at Quirigua are an outstanding example of Mayan art and include Stela E which is the largest monolithic monument ever erected in Mesoamerica.

Zoomorfo B at Quirigua
Quirigua

Quiriguá: A Brief History

For much of its history, Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost, designed to control trade along the Motagua River, but then Cauac Sky came to power…

Rear South Corner of Acropolis at Quirigua
Quirigua

Quiriguá: The Acropolis

The Acropolis at Quirigua may be small, but it lies at the heart of Quirigua’s development from a small trading outpost to a powerful independent city that ended up living in fear…

Zoomorfo G at Quirigua
Quirigua

Quirigua: Zoomorph G

The beastly Zoomorph G (Monument 7) is dedicated to Quiriguá’s greatest ruler, Cauac Sky (K’ak’ Tiliw Chan Yopaat) who reigned for over 60 years…

Altar M (Monument 13) at Quirigua
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Quiriguá: Altar M

Feline-faced Monument 13, also known as Altar M, curiously marks the beginning of Quiriguá’s battle for independence thanks to the inclusion of a brand new emblem…

Quirigua, Structure 1B-5
Quirigua

Quiriguá

Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost until a ruler named Cauak Sky claimed independence and built some of the most amazing monuments ever built by the Maya.

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