San Miguel de Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Estructura El Palacio / The Palace Structure
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
1. Estructura El Palacio / The Palace Structure Marker
Las salas columnadas son muy comunes en la costa oriental; tienen banquetas en el interior y en medio hay una parte sobresaliente - altar o trono- que nos permite evocar a un personaje importante sentado en ella y presidiendo una reunión con individuos de la comunidad. Esta estructura tiene 19 columnas, algunas de las cuales son dobles. Su techo no fue de bóveda, sino del tipo que llamamos plano (como un techo moderno), el cual fue construido con vigas de madera como esqueleto. La estructura se edificó en el periodo posclásico (1200- 1650 d.C.).
Mayan:
Pakil Le Najil Ajawo
Le tu'ux u maan maak ichil najo ob yaan u ts'apa'an ka'anal tuunicho'obo' jach ku yila'al ti' le lak'inil jáal k'áak'nabo'; yaan tu'ux u kutal máak ichil yéetel chúumuke yaan junxóot' maas ka'anal-teem wa tu'ux u kutal ajaw-ku meentik k tuldik juntuul maak ka'anal u tsiik kula'ani' yéetel tu meentik jump'éel múuch' yéetel le kajnáalilo'obo'. Le pak'ila' yaan ti' bolonlajun wa 19 ts'apa'an ka'anal tuunicho'ob, jayp'éelo'obe' ka'aka'ap'éel yaniko'ob. U jo'ol najile'ma je'ex áaktune', leti'
this page online
The Palace Structure
Colonnaded halls are very popular on the east coast. They have benches along the interior walls and in the middle there is a jutting part, either an altar or a throne, which evokes an important personage sitting on it and presiding over a meeting with members of the community. This structure has 19 columns, some of which are double. The roof was not vaulted, but rather is flat, like modern-day ones, which were constructed with wooden beams holding it all together. It was built during the Post Classic period (1200-1650 A.D.).
Erected by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.
Location. 20° 29.998′ N, 86° 50.794′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, in Cozumel. Marker can be reached from San Gabriel Road, 6 kilometers east of Tran. de Cozumel. The marker is located at the northern
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
2. The Palace Structure and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Estructura Los Murales / The Murals Structure (a few steps from this marker); Estructura El Alamo / The Alamo Structure (a few steps from this marker); Estructura El Osario / The Ossuary Structure (a few steps from this marker); Estructura El Altar / The Altar Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura 25 B / Structure 25 B (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura Los Nichos / The Niches Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura Las Columnas / The Columns Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura El Arco / The Arch Structure (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Cozumel.
Also see . . . San Gervasio (Maya site). Wikipedia
San Gervasio is an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the northern third of the island of Cozumel off the northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, in what is now the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. San Gervasio's pre-Hispanic name was Tantun Cuzamil, Mayan for Flat Rock in the place of the Swallows. The ruins were once a hub of worship of(Submitted on July 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)the goddess Ix Chel, an aged deity of childbirth, fertility, medicine, and weaving. Pre-Columbian Maya women would try to travel to San Gervasio and make offerings at least once in their lives.Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 20233. The view of the Palace Structure and Marker from the small plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
