Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
Plaza D at Iximché
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
1. Plaza D at Iximché Marker
This is a trilingual marker in Kaqchikel, Spanish and English
Ri Rulewal D yalan nim, kisurin ki' taq k'oxtun xe' ruxikin. Majunb’ey ta xkanox rub'anikil, ruma ri majun etaman ta ri jalajöj rub'anikil. Po niqu'alajirisäx achi'el ri ch'aqa' chik taq k’ayib’äl, xban re jun k'ayibäl re' richin xeb'an jalajön taq samaj pa ruwi’ ri na'ojil, nimab'äl k'u'x chuqa' richin xek'astan ri winaqi’. Ri jun chik rox peraj chi re ri popab'äl jay nilitäj pa elqajb'äl q'ij pa rulewal.
La Plaza D es una amplia plaza completamente rodeada de construcciones. Nunca ha sido investigada, por lo que se desconocen sus detalles. Se aduce que, al igual que las demás plazas, fue construida como un espacio en donde se llevaban a cabo actividades políticas, religiosas y recreativas. Los restos de un tercer palacio parecen encontrarse en la parte suroeste de la plaza.
Plaza D is a wide plaza completely surrounded by constructions. lt has never been investigated and not many details about it are known. We can assume that like the others it was constructed
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Erected by IDAEH, Departamento de Monumentos Prehispánicos y Coloniales.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Man-Made Features.
Location. 14° 44.03′ N, 90° 59.684′ W. Marker is in Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango. It can be reached from Vía Sin Nombre. The marker is at the far southern portion of the Archaeological Park of Iximche, to the east of a clay tile roofed informational kiosk. The park is south of the city of Tecpán Guatemala on a road known locally as the "Road to Iximche". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango 04006, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in 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: Artisans and Exchanges at Iximché (within shouting distance of this marker); Xajil Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple 5 at Iximche (within shouting distance of this marker); Sotz'il Palace (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Sociopolitical Organization of Mayan Social Classes (about 180 meters away);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
2. Plaza D at Iximché Marker
Plaza D can be seen to the south in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
