Colonia Kaminal Juyu Uno in Guatemala City in Guatemala Department, — Central America
La Palangana Building Complex
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 11, 2016
1. La Palangana Building Complex Marker
The marker has a low covering which makes clear photos difficult.
Edificio La Palangana
Esta área se divide en dos plazas, una interior y una superior. Al centro de la Plaza interior se observa una estructura de estilo talud-tablero que contenía un entierro. Este edificio se construyó en el año 500 DC con materiales de barro, pómez y piedra molida; tuvo varias estapas constructivas y cuando dejó de ser utilizado también cubrió con un relleno de barro.
Leyenda del gráfico:
Fases constructivas en "La Palangana"
· Primer Edificio Construido
· Modificaciones sobre la estructura original
· Piso de barro que recubre la primera estructura
· Modificaciones en el estilo arquitectónico y la implementación de gradas
· Última estructura construida
La Palangana Building Complex
This area is divided into two plazas, an interior and a superior plaza. In the center of the interior plaza can be observed a construction in the slope and panel (talud-tablero) style that contained a burial site. This building was constructed in 500 CE with materials made of clay, pumice and ground stone. It is made up of various
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Graphic legend:
Construction phases in "La Palangana"
· First constructed building
· Modifications to the original construction
· Clay floor that covered the first structure
· Modifications to the architectural style and the construction of steps
· Last part of the complex constructed
Erected by Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, Instituto de Antropología y Historia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Native Americans.
Location. 14° 37.855′ N, 90° 32.851′ W. Marker is in Guatemala City, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Colonia Kaminal Juyu Uno. Marker can be reached from 11a Calle, Zona 11 close to 23 Avenida. The marker is near the La Palangana Building Complex at the Kaminaljuyú Archaeological Site in Guatemala City. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guatemala City, Guatemala 01011, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Monuments in La Palangana (within shouting distance of this marker); Ceremonial Area (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Acropolis at Kaminaljuyú (about 240 meters
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 11, 2016
2. La Palangana Building Complex Marker
The complex is protected by a low roof which makes it difficult to see the ruins.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 11, 2016
3. La Palangana Building Complex
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
