Colonia Extremadura Insurgentes in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Sculpture of an Obese Person
Cultura Olmeca
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
1. Sculpture of an Obese Person Marker
It appears that the marker was almost stolen.
Museo de Xalapa, Veracruz
Periodo Proto Clásico 200 A.C. – 200 D.C.
Sculpture of an Obese Person
Museum of Xalapa, Veracruz
Proto Classic Period 200 BC – 200 AD (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 19° 22.652′ N, 99° 10.731′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Extremadura Insurgentes. It is on Avenida Insurgentes Sur just south of Avenida Porfirio Díaz, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 03740, 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: Quetzalcoatl Base Engraving (within shouting distance of this marker); La Abuelita (The Little Grandmother) (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Tláloc from Castillo de Teayo, Veracruz (about 90 meters away, measured
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Regarding Sculpture of an Obese Person. More recent information from the Museum of Xalapa indicates a possible date of 200-600 AD for the sculpture. It was originally from Nopiloa, Tierra Blanca, Veracruz.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
2. Sculpture of an Obese Person and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
