San Miguel de Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)

Chac mool

Photographed By James Hulse, May 29, 2023

1. Chac mool Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Es un tipo de escultura mesoamericana precolombina que aparece al comienzo del período posclásico en varios lugares de la región. El término fue acuñado en 1875 por el explorador Augustus Le Plongeon, quien observó esté tipo de escultura por primera vez en Yucatán, por lo que propuso un nombre en maya yucateco.

Este tipo de estatuas hizo su aparición en Mesoamérica al comienzo del período posclásico, y está asociado con los toltecas. Se han encontrado varios especímenes en Tollan-Xicocotitlan (Tula) y Chichén Itzá, y este hecho es uno de los argumentos utilizados en las discusiones sobre las relaciones entre estos dos sitios.

English:
It is a type of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican sculpture that appears at the beginning of the Post classic Period in various places in the region. The term was coined in 1875 by the explorer Augustus Le Plongeon, who observed this type of sculpture for the first time in Yucatan, so he proposed name in Yucatecan Maya.1

This type of statues made its appearance in Mesoamerica at the beginning of the post classic period, and is associated with the Toltecs. Several

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specimens have been found in Tollan-Xicocotitlan (Tula) and Chichen Itza, and this fact is one of the arguments used in discussions about the relations between these two sites.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 20° 28.558′ N, 86° 58.488′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, in Cozumel. Marker is on Quintana Roo C-1, 0.1 kilometers south of Av. Claudio Canta. The marker is located in central section of the Puerto Maya Cruise Ship Maritime Terminal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Cozumel QR 77675, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Calendario maya / Mayan calendar (here, next to this marker); Los Sacerdotes Mayas / The Mayan Priests (a few steps from this marker); Land of Chocolate (within shouting distance of this marker); Diosa Ixchel / Goddess Ixchel (within shouting distance of this marker); Coral Reefs (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Chac-Mool (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tzolkin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Cozumel.

Also see . . . Chacmool. Wikipedia (Submitted on September 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Chac mool statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 29, 2023

2. The Chac mool statue and Marker

The view of the Chac mool and Marker from the terminal shopping area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 29, 2023

3. The view of the Chac mool and Marker from the terminal shopping area

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.