San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Early Classic Dintel
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Dintel clásico temprano
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 19, 2025
1. Early Classic Dintel / Dintel clásico temprano Marker
Its exact origin is unknown. It was found at the Usumacinta river area, 521 A.D. Both sides of the central hieroglyphic text, which indicates the date of consecration of this Dintel, on June 30, 521 A.C., showing a Mayan noble. Sitting by the right of the reigning Lord of Bonamoak, who order the construction of this lintel for burying his grandfather. This venerated Lacanja ancestor can be seen at the left; its knob indicates that it has been a while since he died.
GRUBE, Nikolai. (2011), The Mayans, an Ancient Civilization. (2nd issue). P.p. 316. Potsdam, Germany: h.f. ullman publishing.
(Spanish):
Origen exacto desconocido en la región del Usumacinta 521 d.C. A ambos lados del texto jerogliffico central. Qué fecha consagracion de este dintel, en el día 30 de junio del año 521 d.C. aparece representado un noble maya. Sentado a la figura el señor reinante de Bonampak, que encargo este dintel para el sepularo de su abuelo. A la izquierda puede verse a este venerado antepasado de Lacanja, su perilla indica que hacia ya mucho tiempo que había muerto.
GRUBE, Nikolai. (2011). Los Mayas, una civilización milenaria, (ed. 2). P.p. 316 Potsdam, Alemania: h.f. ullman publishing.
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Location. 20° 28.708′ N, 86° 58.421′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo. It can be reached from the intersection of Carretera Costera Sur and Av Claudio Canto. The marker is located in the central section of the International Cruise Terminal Cozumel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Cozumel QR 77675, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Maya Heartland and on the Yucatán Peninsula. Globally, it is on the Caribbean Sea, in North America, in Mesoamerica, in a Gulf of Mexico state, 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: Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal, Yucatan. / Templo del Mago, Uxmal, Yucatán. (here, next to this marker); Noblemen with sacred ties and tobacco baskets / Nobles con lazos sagrados y cestas de tabaco
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 19, 2025
2. Early Classic Dintel / Dintel clásico temprano Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
