Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
Southwest Area
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
1. Nearby Southwest Area Marker
Ri k’ojlemal elqalb’al q’ij chi re ri Iximche’ chupam re e k’o rulewal ri akuchi’ kisurin ki’ taq popab’al jay chuqa’ jujun taq k’oxtun. Tikirel k’a yekanox ch’aqa’ chik taq etamab’al chi kij re jalojoj k’oxtun re.
El sector suroeste del centro de Iximche’ incluye plazas rodeadas de edificios palaciegos y algunas templos menores. Aún es preciso llevar a cabo investigaciones para conocer más acerca de su forma y función.
Iximche’s southwest area includes some relatively small plazas surrounded by palace-like buildings and minor temples. Further research is needed to learn more about the area’s shape and function.
Erected by Instituto de Antropología e Historia (IDAEH) de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 14° 44.151′ N, 90° 59.811′ W. Marker is in Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango. It
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Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mayan Civilization in the Post Classic Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesoamerica and the Mayan Civilization (within shouting distance of this marker); Entrance to the City's Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza A of Iximche (within shouting distance of this marker); Stela Commemorating the End of the Oxlajpiq/Oxlajb’ak’tun (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sociopolitical Organization of Mayan Social Classes (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sotz'il Palace (about 150 meters away); Temple 5 at Iximche (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tecpán Guatemala.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
2. A wide view of the nearby Southwest Area marker
The minor temples and other smaller buildings mentioned can be seen to the right of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
