Tula de Allende, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Pyramid B
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 2, 2018
1. Pyramid B Marker
Era uno de los edificios sacros más importantes de la ciudad, probablemente fue un santuario real al que sólo tendrían acceso el rey y sus principales sacerdotes. Esta pirámide pudo estar dedicada al culto de la realeza y a las dinastías gobernantes de Tula, cuyos retratos están en los relieves de las pilastras en su cima, así como a la guerra que era una institución importante del estado toltéca.
El diseño arquitectónico de esta pirámide, cuya fachada principal estaba parcialmente cubierta por un gran vestíbulo con múltiples columnas, es distinto al de la Pirámide C y carácterístico de la arquitectura tolteca.
Pyramid B
This was one of the city's most important sacred buildings, probably a royal sanctuary to which only the king and high priests were likely to have had access. This pyramid may have been dedicated to the worship of royalty; to the ruling dynasties of Tula, whose portraits appear in the reliefs of the pillars; and to war, an important activity in the Toltec state.
The architectural design of the structure, whose main facade
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Erected by CONACULTA y INAH.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Native Americans.
Location. 20° 3.839′ N, 99° 20.431′ W. Marker is in Tula de Allende, Hidalgo. Marker can be reached from Tula-Pachuca Carretera just north of Entrada a Zona Arqueológica. The marker is near the south of Pyramid B the Tula Archaeological Site, on the left of the steps up the pyramid. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tula de Allende HGO 42800, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of Pyramid B (a few steps from this marker); El Coatepantli (Wall of Snakes) (within shouting distance of this marker); Pyramid C and the Adoratory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burnt Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wall of Skulls (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ball Court 1 (about 120 meters away); Tula (about 120 meters away); Ball Court 2 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tula de Allende.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 2, 2018
2. Pyramid B and Marker
The marker is to the left of the steps up to the top of the pyramid.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 2, 2018
3. A recreation of Pyramid B from the marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 2, 2018
4. Pyramid B seen looking towards the east
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 2, 2018
5. Pyramid B seen looking towards the north
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
