Colonia Polanco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Stela 12 of Piedras Negras
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 30, 2019
1. Stela 12 of Piedras Negras Marker
(Reproducción. El original se encuentra en el Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología de Guatemala)
Fue erigida por el Gobernante 7, quien nació en 750 d.C. durante la regencia del Gobernante 4. Aunque no es claro su parentesco, resulta probable que éste fuese su padre. Se entronizó el 29 de mayo de 781 d.C., poco después de la “extraña" muerte del Gobernante 6 y no es aventurado pensar que estuvo relacionado con su deceso. Con su llegada al trono se restauró el linaje Casa de la Tortuga. La mayoría de sus monumentos están en el Edificio 0-13 del Grupo Este, conocido en las inscripciones como Ho' Janaab Witz, ‘Montaña de las Cinco Flores' y vinculado con la creación del mundo.
La estela 12 se dedicó el 9 de octubre de 795 d.C. y contiene las firmas de al menos ocho escultores. Narra las batallas contra Santa Elena y Pomona, ciudades localizadas en la planicie tabasqueña. El Gobernante 7 aparece sentado sobre un basamento, a cuyos pies yacen nueve cautivos custodiados por dos guerreros. El de la izquierda es Op Chaahk ('Loro Chaahk'), sajal de La Mar y captor del prisionero
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El guerrero a la derecha es de menor rango. Su tocado es similar al de Tiloom en el Panel 1 de La Pasadita y sajal de Yaxuun B'ahlam IV de Yaxchilán, lo cual sugiere que podría ser el mismo personaje. La estela 12 fue probablemente la última erigida en Piedras Negras al final del siglo VIII, ya que Kihnich Tatb'u Jolo'm III, último gobernante de Yaxchilán y nieto de Yaxuun B’ahlam IV, hizo prisionero al Gobernante 7 y saqueó la ciudad en 808 d.C.
Stela 12 of Piedras Negras
(Reproduction. The original is in the National Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of Guatemala)
It was erected by Ruler 7, who was born in 750 A.D. during the regency of Ruler 4. Although his kinship is unclear, it is likely that he was his father. He was enthroned on May 29, 781 AD, shortly after the "strange" death of Ruler 6 and it is not risky to think that he was involved in his death. With his arrival on the throne the Turtle House lineage was restored. Its monuments are in Building 0-13 of the Eastern Group, known in the inscriptions as Ho 'Janaab Witz, or 'Mountain of the Five Flowers' and linked to the creation of the world.
Stela 12 was dedicated on October 9, 795 AD
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 30, 2019
2. Stela 12 of Piedras Negras Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the stela reproduction. In the background is the reproduction Hochob Building 2.
The warrior on the right is of a lesser rank. His headdress is similar to that of Tiloom in Panel 1 of La Pasadita and sajal de Yaxuun B'ahlam IV of Yaxchilán, which suggests that he could be the same person. Stela 12 was probably the last one erected in Piedras Negras at the end of the 8th century, since Kihnich Tatb'u Jolo'm III, last ruler of Yaxchilan and grandson of Yaxuun B'ahlam IV, imprisoned Ruler 7 and sacked the city in 808 AD.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Native Americans. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 29.
Location. 19° 25.526′ N, 99° 11.219′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Polanco. Marker can be reached from Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, on the left when traveling east. The marker and reproduction of the stela are on the grounds of the National Anthropological Museum of Mexico, south of the main building of the museum. The marker can only be seen by entering the museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 11100, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stela 6 of Piedras Negras (here, next to this marker); Hochob Building 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ek Balam Building 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonampak (within shouting distance of this marker); Stela E of Quiriguá (within shouting distance of this marker); Monolith of Coatlinchán (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The National Anthropology Museum of Mexico (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Large and Small Lakes at Chapultepec (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
