Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Full color Tlatelolco: The temple of the paintings
Tlatelolco a todo color: El Templo de las Pinturas
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
1. Full color Tlatelolco: The temple of the paintings Marker
Al recorrer la Zona Arqueológica de Tlatelolco la imagen de los edificios nos puede parecer simple, pues son casi de un mismo color y únicamente podemos ver una superficie irregular y de textura áspera. Sin embargo, en su momento Tlatelolco era muy diferente. Hace cientos de años, los muros de los edificios estaban bien alineados, recubiertos por una pulida capa de estuco y decorados con vivos colores.
Este edificio fue llamado “Templo de las Pinturas” pues al momento de su descubrimiento aún conservaba pintura mural. Por la decoración de la pintura y sus elementos constructivos, se la ha considerado idéntico a lo llamados templos rojos de Tenochtitlan y de Tenayuca, que además nos muestran que fueron construidos en la misma época.
Just al sur aparece otro templo al que se ha denominado “X”, mismo que todavia esconde sus secretos, pues los arqueólogos siguen explorando.
Pie de dibujo:
Esquina sudoeste, fachada norte. Foto: Francisco González Rul.
As one walks around the archeological zone of Tlatelolco the image of all the structures
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This building was called “Templo de las Pinturas” (Templo of the Paintings), since at the time of its discovery it still preserved some of its mural paint. Due to painting decoration and its constructive elements, it has been considered identical to the so called “templos rojos” (red temples) of Tenochtitlan and Tenayuca, that also show us that they were built in the same period.
Just a bit south from there, another temple that is referred to as “X” still holds its secrets. Archeologists are still in the process of exploration.
English translation of caption:
Southwest corner, northern façade. Photo: Francisco González Rul.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Man-Made Features.
Location. 19° 27.05′ N, 99° 8.239′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tlatelolco. The marker is at the Tlatelolco Archeological Site on Eje Central near the
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
2. Full color Tlatelolco: The temple of the paintings Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tlatelolco’s great temple (“Templo Mayor”): A mirrored image of Tenochtitlan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Calendar Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); From peaceful convent to bellicose military barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Santiago Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Coyolxauhqui: The dismembered goddess (within shouting distance of this marker); Tzompantli altar (“flag of heads”) of the south. (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage 1 of the Templo Mayor de Mexico Tlatelolco (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2017
3. Full color Tlatelolco: The temple of the paintings Marker
This view of the marker and temple are towards the south.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on August 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
