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. Marker 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.
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 in a direct line); Atlante from Chichén Itzá, Yucatán
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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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
