San Miguel de Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Estructura Chichan Nah / The Small House Structure
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
1. Estructura Chichan Nah / The Small House Structure Marker
Por sus caracteristicas arquitectónicas y su espacio tan reducido, podemos asegurar que su función fue ceremonial, pues lo único que se podia hacer en su interior era depositar las dádivas. Chichan Nah, al igual que "Manitas", tiene un pequeño templo interior, pero en este caso sólo podemos hablar de una época constructiva, durante el periodo Posclásico (1200-1650 d.C.).
Mayan:
Pakil Chichan Naj
Tyo'olal u betpajlile' yéetel tyo'olal u chichanile', ku páajtal k a'alike' meyajnaj tia'al k'ulintaj, tumen tu yichilile' chéen ku páajtal ka'ach u ts'a'abal k'uubo'obi'. Chichan Naje', je'ex "Mejen k'abo'obe"", yaan ti'jump'éel chan k'u' naj tu yichilll, ba'ale' te'ela' chéen ku páajtal k a'alik jump'éel u k'linil u betpajlil, tu k'iinil Posclásico (1200-1650 ts'o'okol kl'ichkelem yuum).
The Small House Structure
Due to its architectural characteristics and its reduced size, it is almost certain that its use was ceremonial, especially since all that could be done in its interior was to place
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Erected by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Native Americans.
Location. 20° 29.966′ N, 86° 50.683′ 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 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); La Historia de San Gervasio / The History of San Gervasio (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructuras 31 y 32 / Structures 31 & 32 (within shouting distance of this marker); Estructura El Arco / The Arch Structure (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Estructura Las Columnas / The Columns Structure
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
2. The Small House Structure and 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.(Submitted on July 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, February 7, 2023
3. Closeup of the Small House Structure
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 45 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
