The Throne of the Jaguar - Uxmal - Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
N 20° 21.504 W 089° 46.240
16Q E 210749 N 2253577
En la plateforma se encuentra una escultura que representa a dos jaguares unidos por el tórax. Esta escultura podría haber sido un altar ceremonial. Está orientada de norte a sur. Entre esta terraza y la fachada del palacio hay una columna fálica.
Waymark Code: WM19VW7
Location: Yucatán, Mexico
Date Posted: 04/21/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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In the plateform there is a sculpture representing two jaguars joined by the thorax. This sculpture could have been a ceremonial altar. It is oriented from north to south. Between this terrace and the facade of the palace there is a phallic column.


El Trono del Jaguar

Credits

Consta de una pequeña plataforma de 4.85 m. por lado y 1.20 m. de altura a la que se accede mediante escaleras ubicadas en sus cuatro costados. En medio de la plataforma se colocó una escultura de un jaguar bicéfalo, que funcionaba como un trono real. Las exploraciones realizadas en 1951 y 1952 permitieron su restauración y el descubrimiento de una valiosa ofrenda en su interior, que comprende un total de 913 piezas entre las que destacan cuentas, pectorales y pendientes de jade; vasijas, piedra de cornalina, piedra negra pulida, puntas de lanza, cuchillos de pedernal y navajas de obsidiana.


The Throne of the Jaguar

Each side of the platform is 4.85 meters long and 1.20 meters high. It has steps on al four sides. A sculpture of a Two-Headed jaguar, which served as a throne, is placed in the middle. Diggings made between 1951-1952 made its restoration possible and also brought to light a valuable offering from its interior. 913 pieces were found, including beads, pectorals, Jade earrings, earthenware, Cornaline, polished black stone, spear heads, and Flint and Obsidian knives.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Throne of the Jaguar

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Materials used: Stone

Location: Sitio archeologico Uxmal

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