Near San Miguel de Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Estructuras 31 y 32 / Structures 31 & 32
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
1. Estructuras 31 y 32 / Structures 31 & 32 Marker
La estructura 31 es una construcción de carácter habitacional poco común, pues es típicamente mayachontal. Consta de espacios interiores amplios, con un pórtico al frente y su techo fue de palma, mientras que la estructura 32 es un pequeño templo de mamposteria. Se considera que la primera fue la vivienda del halach uinic de Cozumel y la estructura 32 debió de ser una especie de "capilla" al servicio del señor. Ambas edificaciones fueron fechadas en el periodo Posclásico (1200-1650 d.C.).
Mayan:
Pakil 31 yéetel 32
Le pak'il 310' jump'éel pak'il kajkunil ma' je'ex tuláakalo'obe', tumen jach beey je'ex le maayachontalo'obo. Yaan ti' ichililo'ob koochtako ob, yéetel jump'éel jool naj tu táan yéetel u jo'ol najile' beeta'an ka'ach yéetel xa'an, le pak'il 320' jump'éel chan k'u' najil pak'. Ku tuukulta'ale' le yaaxo' u yotoch ka'ach u Jalach wiinikil Cozumel yéetel le pak'il 320' mi jump'éel chan k'u' najil wa "capilla" ku meyaj tia'al le Jalacho'. Tu ka'ap'éelil pak'ilo'obe' k'iimbesa'abo ob ich Posclásico (1200-1650 ts'o'okol ki'ichkerem yuum).
Structures
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Structure 31 is an unusual residential building since it is typically Mayan-Chontal. It has large interior spaces with a frontal portico, and its roof was made of palm fronds, while Structure 32 is a small masonry temple. It is considered that the former structure was the house of the "Halach Uinic" of Cozumel and the latter the private "chapel" of the liege. Both structures date from 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 1200.
Location. 20° 29.993′ N, 86° 50.719′ W. Marker is near 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 southern section of the Zona Arqueológica San Gervasio. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Cozumel QR 77684, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Estructura Manitas / The Little Hands Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura La Tumba / The Tomb Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura El Arco / The Arch Structure (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
2. The Structures 31 & 32 With Marker
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 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, 2023
3. The front view of the Structures 31 & 32 and Marker
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 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
