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East Side of Chicanna Structure XX
Chicanna

History of Chicanna

The early history of Chicanna reveals a simple community steadily growing. Then it erected several incredible buildings. So who built Chicanna and why?

Chicanna Structure X
Chicanna

Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI

Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI are Mayan temples that stand together in Group C, but represent a transformation of Chicanna over the centuries.

Chicanna Structure VI with its Roof Comb
Chicanna

Chicanna Structure VI

With its carved façade and roof comb, Chicanna Structure VI appears to be a temple, but the rooms added over later centuries raise questions over its use.

Chicanna Structure III
Chicanna

Chicanna Structure III

Chicanna Structure III spans the north side of Group A and was repeatedly developed from 640AD to 1040AD – but it is curiously different to the other structures

Chicanna Structure I Rio Bec Architecture
Chicanna

Chicanna Structure I & the Rio Bec Style

Chicanna Structure I utilises a rare Maya architectural style known as Rio Bec, which appears to mark the shift from Classic to Chenes and Puuc styles.

Chicanna Archaeological Site
Mexico

Chicanna

The ruins of Chicanna are a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the Maya, its Monster Mouth temples rank among the wonders of the ancient world.

Sarcophogus of the Red Queen at Palenque
Palenque

Tomb of the Red Queen of Palenque

Palenque’s Temple XIII has become known as the Tomb of the Red Queen following the discovery in 1994 of a red stained skeleton belonging to a wealthy woman

Palenque Temple XIX Platform Relief South
Palenque

Palenque: Temple XIX

Temple XIX is home to the most incredible carvings found at Palenque and accompany the detailed story of Ahkal Mo’ Nahb and the birth of the gods

Monument 160 in the Tonina Museum
Tonina

Brief History of Tonina

The fragmented history of Tonina has been gleaned from its scattered and broken monuments, which suggest it was among the most powerful cities of the Maya.

Altar of the Earth Monster
Tonina

Temple of the Earth Monster at Tonina

Although badly ruined, the Temple of the Earth Monster’s altar still reveals a mysterious beast that may represent the sacred lineage of Tonina’s rulers.

at Tonina
Tonina

Frieze of the Bird Dancers at Tonina

The Frieze of the Bird Dancers portrays two men dressed in magnificent feathered outfits ambiguously posed to look like ballplayers in the throes of dance

Palace of the Frets/Grecas at Tonina
Tonina

Palacio de las Grecas

The huge stepped fret motifs found on Tonina’s Palacio de las Grecas remain a mystery, however they were probably designed to broadcast the city’s belief in a lifecycle, or spiral, of violence and death.

Frieze of the Dream Lords at Tonina
Tonina

Tonina: Frieze of the Dream Lords

Discovered as recently as 1990, the huge Frieze of the Four Eras depicts some fantastical other-worldly processes, which leaves much to the imagination.

Sacrificial Altar and Ballcourt 1 at Tonina
Tonina

Tonina: The Great Plaza

The Great Plaza at Tonina is the first area you enter, before ascending 7 levels to the heavens. Here on Platform 1 though, things are still very much in the depths of the underworld.

Mexico

Tonina

The Maya city of Tonina is a fascinating puzzle. At its heart, a 72m pyramid rises to the heavens encoded with symbolism and covered in mysterious temples.

View from Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan

History of Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan played a central role in proliferating urban planning and multicultural society across Mesoamerica. Even the Aztec, 700 years after the city had fallen, were greatly influenced by its ideologies.

Temple of Quetzalcoatl at Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan: Temple of the Feathered-Serpent

The iconic carved high-reliefs of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent make it one of the wonders of the New World and it appears to record the beginnings of the New World too…

Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan: Pyramid of the Sun & The Orion Mystery

The Pyramid of the Sun stands out as the greatest achievement of any Mesoamerican culture and appears to be encoded with esoteric knowledge of time and the universe.

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  • History of Chicanna December 2, 2016
    The early history of Chicanna reveals a simple community steadily growing. Then it erected several incredible buildings. So who built Chicanna and why? The post History of Chicanna appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI October 1, 2016
    Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI are Mayan temples that stand together in Group C, but represent a transformation of Chicanna over the centuries. The post Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone September 29, 2016
    Chicanna Structure XX is covered with carved images and features three monster mouth entrances that combine to create an image of the Mayan universe. The post Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple July 16, 2016
    Chicanna Structure II features a fearsome monster mouth doorway that was designed to broadcast the spiritual power of this magical Mayan temple. The post Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure VI July 15, 2016
    With its carved façade and roof comb, Chicanna Structure VI appears to be a temple, but the rooms added over later centuries raise questions over its use. The post Chicanna Structure VI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure III July 13, 2016
    Chicanna Structure III spans the north side of Group A and was repeatedly developed from 640AD to 1040AD - but it is curiously different to the other structures The post Chicanna Structure III appeared first on Uncovered History.
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