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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.