Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
Cenote “Sis-Há”
El Convento de Sisal a Través de la Historia
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History of the Sisal Monastery
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2017
1. Cenote “Sis-Há” Marker
El hallazgo de fusiles, bayonetas, lanzas, refacciones de armas y un cañon en su interior, sugiere que estos pudieron haber sido arrojados entre 1847 y 1848, durante los múltiples enfrentamientos suscitados en el barrio de Sisal, de los que el vetusto conjunto monástico fue testigo.
English
Sis-Há Cenote is found underneath the former San Bernardino de Siena Monastery. It the first natural water well in which artifacts have been encountered from one or more armed uprisings. This cenote, whose name in Maya means “cold-water well”, has four “mouths,” or openings, one of which was used by the waterwheel, and the other of which was used by the monastery kitchen. The other two openings are located outside the construction.
The discovery of equipment such as muskets, bayonets, spears, weapon parts and a cannon within the depths of the cenote
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Erected by Instituto Cultur Valladolid, A.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 20° 41.157′ N, 88° 12.576′ W. Marker is in Valladolid, Yucatán. It can be reached from Calle 49. The marker is on the grounds of the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valladolid YU 97780, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Gulf Coast, in the Maya Heartland, and on the Yucatán Peninsula. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, a Gulf of Mexico state, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Waterwheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Convent of San Bernardino de Siena (Saint Berardine of Siena) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisal Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayan House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Road of the Friars (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Valladolid Artisans' Market (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Crime of the Mayors
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2017
2. Cenote “Sis-Há” Marker
The marker can be seen to the right in this view, with the "noria" or waterwheel above the cenote to the left in the background.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2017
3. Weapons and other artifacts recovered from the cenote.
As the marker mentions, many artifacts have been recovered from the cenote. The monastery museum includes a small display of some of the rifles and other artifacts that were found.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 821 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
