Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
South Red Temple
Etapa VI
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
1. South Red Temple Marker
Este pequeño edificio, ubicado al sur del Templo Mayor, está inspirado en las construcciones teotihuacanas. Es semejante al que se localiza en el Patio Norte. Presenta las mismas características arquitectónicas, así como pintura mural sobre estuco, con diseños y colores similares.
En el interior del templo se localizó una ofrenda que contenía, entre otros objetos, representaciones en miniatura de instrumentos musicales finamente tallados en piedra.
South Red Temple
This little building, located to the south of the Great Temple, is influenced by the buildings at Teotihuacan. It is similar to the temple on the Northern Patio, with the same architectonic characteristics, such as mural paintings on stucco, with similar designs and colors.
Inside the temple an offering was found that included miniature musical instruments delicately carved in stone, among other objects.
Erected by Secretaría de Cultura.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology
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Location. 19° 26.07′ N, 99° 7.878′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It can be reached from Licenciado Verdad just north of Moneda, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of the Museum of the Templo Mayor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lic Verdad 3, Ciudad de México 06000, 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: The Huitzilopochtli Braziers (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Arch and Platform from Phase V (a few steps from this marker); Eastern Border of the Sacred Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorative Dates in the Great Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Offering 17 (within shouting distance of this marker); Palacio de la Autonomía (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tláloc Braziers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex Teresa Arte Actual (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
2. South Red Temple Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
3. South Red Temple Marker
The marker is to the right of the temple in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
