Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Ancient Channel of Stone
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 15, 2022
1. Ancient Channel of Stone Marker
Antiguo canal de piedra
Este es un remanente de una obra de ingeniería hidráulica en la época Colonial, que sirvió para la conducción de agua superficial, construido con basalto (roca volcánica). Por su técnica y materiales de construcción, el canal puede ser fechado para el siglo XVIII.
Este vestigio antiguo fue descubierto durante una investigación arqueológica efectuada en el año 2007 en el área que actualmente ocupa el Hotel Camino Real, siendo restaurado en agosto 2012 para su conservación.
Ancient Channel of Stone
This is the remnant of some hydraulic engeneering work from the colonial era, which was used to capture surface water. The structure was made of basalt (volcanic rock). Based on its design and materials used for construction, the ancient channel can be dated back to the eighteenth century.
This old vestige was discovered during archaeological research that was carried out in 2007. The area, currently occupied by the Hotel Camino Real, is being restored and preserved from August
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is August 2012.
Location. 14° 33.211′ N, 90° 44.161′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is on 7a Calle Poniente south of 7a Avenida Sur, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7a Calle Poniente 23, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Bartolomé Azmitia Frener (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adrian Recinos Born in this House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rafael Landívar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sculptor Quirio Cataño (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Manuel Benítez (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Palace of the Captaincy General (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Rafael Landívar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 15, 2022
2. Ancient Channel of Stone Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 15, 2022
3. Ancient Channel of Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
