Teotihuacán de Arista in Teotihuacán, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Plaza B of the Avenue of the Dead Complex
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2017
1. Plaza B of the Avenue of the Dead Complex Marker
Plaza B del Complejo Calle de los Muertos
Es la plaza central del Complejo Calle de los Muertos y la más pequeña, con una superficie de 3,723 m2: a diferencia de la A (Norte) y la C (Sur) ésta no cuenta con altar central. Desde la plaza se puede entrar al Conjunto Arquitectónico Plaza Oeste, uno de los mejores ejemplos de la distribución espacial de los edificios de la Ciudad Prehispánica de Teotihuacán: tres templos alrededor de un patio en cuyo centro se aprecia un basamento/altar.
Pie de dibujo: Conjunto Plaza Oeste
Plaza B of the Avenue of the Dead Complex
This is the Avenue of the Dead Complex's central plaza, and also the smallest one. Its surface measures 3,723 square meters, compared to Plaza A (North) and C (South) and it does not have a central altar. The West Plaza Architectural Complex, one of the finest examples of space distribution in the Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, can be reached through this plaza. This second complex consists of three temples surrounding a courtyard with a base/altar in the middle.
Caption translation:
Western Plaza Complex
Erected by Instituto Nacional de
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Man-Made Features.
Location. 19° 41.295′ N, 98° 50.842′ W. Marker is in Teotihuacán de Arista, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Teotihuacán. It can be reached from Calle Paloma just west of Calle Tuxpan. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Teotihuacán de Arista MEX 55880, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: West Plaza Complex (a few steps from this marker); Avenue of the Dead Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Jaguar and Serpent Heads (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza A of the Avenue of the Dead Complex
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2017
2. Plaza B of the Avenue of the Dead Complex Marker
The marker can be seen towards the left (west), near a group of people. Directly above it is the "West Plaza Complex" marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
