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View of Acropolis from Pyramid of the Stelae at Xochicalco
Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Central Plaza

The curious alignment of the Central Plaza not only indicates that it was purpose-built for observation, but may also reveal the identity of Xochicalco’s builders.

Xochicalco

Xochicalco: A Brief History

With an intense but small period of occupancy, between 650-900AD, and home to many cultural and artistic influences, Xochicalco’s rapid rise and fall is one of Mesoamerica’s greatest mysteries,

Eastern Ballcourt at Xochicalco
Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Ball-Courts (Teotlachtli)

Xochicalco has three sacred ball-courts, known as teotlachtli, which feature very different designs and may have fulfilled very different political and religious functions

Building D and the Stela of the Two Glyphs at Xochicalco
Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Plaza of the Two Glyphs

The Plaza of the Two Glyphs is a spectacular space, overlooking the valley below and featuring Xochicalco;s finest buildings – though it is curiously cut off from the city centre,

Observatory Entrance at Xochicalco
Xochicalco

Xochicalco: The Observatory and Caves

Xochicalco features a very precise zenith-tube, which will illuminate a cave floor with a very bright light when the sun moves directly overhead – but obviously this isn’t all it does!

Pyramid of the Stelae at Xochicalco
Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Temple of the Stelae

With spectacular views of the surrounding valley, the Pyramid of the Stelea is one of Xochicalco’s most incredible monumental structures and home to three mysteriously buried Stelae.

Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent at Xolchicalco
Xochicalco

Xochicalco: Pyramid of the Plumed Serpents

The Pyramid of the Plumed Serpents is an enigma that has led to many theories, though none explain the purpose of the magnificent serpents that dominate its walls.

Xochicalco, Mexico
Mexico

Xochicalco

The majestic ruins of Xochicalco sprawl across a hilltop 10 miles south of Cuernavaca. Despite the incredible engineering skills and man-power involved, no-one is sure exactly who built the city.

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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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