Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Between the past and the modern times
Entre el pasado y la modernidad
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
1. Between the past and the modern times Marker
Como suele ocurrir en México y el Mundo, en muchas ocasiones se han hecho hallazgos arqueólogos de manera accidental, ya que las necesidades del ser humano se mantienen en aumento y se siguen haciendo más excavaciones para nuevas construcciones.
Esta enorme plataforma se descubrió en 1960 durante la ampliación de la Avenida Eje Central, pero sólo se logró rescatarla de manera parcial. No obstante, gracias a los arqueólogos Francisco González Rul, Eduardo Matos y Braulio García ahora podemos observar al sur los restos de un altar circular, mismo que quizá fue parte del templo dedicado a Quetzalcóatl; al norte se encuentran los restos de un altar central de forma rectangular frente al adoratorio dedicado a Tláloc del mismo Templo Mayor.
El pasado no está peleado con el presente, ni pretende frenar el futuro. Por ello es necesario conciliar el desarrollo de infraestructura con la investigación y conservación de nuestro patrimonio.
Pie de dibujo:
El Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia supervisa e investiga toda obra de infraestructura que se lleve a cabo en los alrededores de esta Zona Arqueológica
As it usually occurs in Mexico and the world, many discoveries have been made accidentally, due to the fact of the growth in human necessity to keep building new structures.
This enormous platform was discovered in 1960 during the expansion of the avenue Eje Central, but was only managed to be preserved partially. Nevertheless, thanks to the archeologist Francisco González Rul, Eduardo Matos and Braulio García we can now observe a circular altar that is to the south, same one that might have belonged to the temple dedicated to Quetzalcóatl; to the north you can see a central altar in a rectangular shape in front of the worship place dedicated to Tláloc of the Templo Mayor.
The past is not in conflict with the present, nor does it seek to hinder the future. Therefore, it is necessary to combine infrastructure development with research and conversation of our heritage.
English translation of the caption:
The National Institute of Anthropology and History supervises and investigates each and every work of infrastructure that is carried out in the area of this Archaeological Zone.
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Location. 19° 27.076′ N, 99° 8.285′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tlatelolco. It can be reached from Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas. The marker is at the Tlatelolco Archeological Site on Eje Central near the intersection with Avenida Ricardo Flores Magón. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06900, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Temazcal (a few steps from this marker); Templo Mayor: a temple built eight times (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Base: findings upon findings (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
2. Between the past and the modern times Marker
The "enormous platform" mentioned in the marker text can be seen in the background, towards the south.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2017
3. Between the past and the modern times Marker
This view towards the north attempts to show the "... central altar in a rectangular shape in front of the worship place dedicated to Tláloc of the Templo Mayor" mentioned in the marker text.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
