Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
Plaza A of Iximche
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
1. Plaza A of Iximche Marker
The marker is trilingual: Kaqchikel, Spanish and English
Re jun wi nim rulewal akuchi’ yek’ul k’iy winaqi’ Wawe’. Jalajoj wi taq samaj xeb’an, achi’el ri’ kinimaq’ij ri molaj taq ch’ob (politica), nimab’al k’u’k chuqa’ etz’anem. K’o jun ruwa jay richin etz’anib’al k’olaj, jujun taq k’oxtun achi’el kib’anibxil ri oxtz’aq chuqa’ ch’aqa’ chik taq ri e k’o wi k’iy jay chi kipam. E k’o k’ij tyoxb’al ri xenuk’ kichin jalajor taq nimaq’ij.
Esta era una amplia plaza con capacidad para recibir a muchas personas. Aquí se llevaban a cabo actividades publicas, tanto políticas, como religiosas y recreativas. Está rodeada por un patio para el juego de pelota, algunos templos, piramidales y otros edificios que tenían múltiples habitaciones. Varios altares para actividades rituales fueron construidos en la plaza misma.
This was a wide open plaza, with the capacity to fit many people. It was used for public activities, including political, religious, and recreational activities. It is surrounded by a ballgame court, some temple-pyramids, and
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Erected by Instituto de Antropología e Historia (IDAEH) de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Man-Made Features.
Location. 14° 44.142′ N, 90° 59.779′ W. Marker is in Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango. The marker is directly to the left just before entering the Plaza A of the Archaeological Park of Iximche. The park is south of the city of Tecpán Guatemala on a road known locally as the "Road to Iximche". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango 04006, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mayan Civilization in the Post Classic Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesoamerica and the Mayan Civilization (within shouting distance of this marker); Southwest Area (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sociopolitical Organization of Mayan Social Classes (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sotz'il Palace (about 90 meters away); Entrance to the City's Center (about 120 meters away); Stela Commemorating the End of the Oxlajpiq/Oxlajb’ak’tun
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
2. Plaza A Ballcourt, one of two ballcourts at Iximche.
This view is looking roughly west towards the entrance to the park.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
3. Plaza A of Iximche Marker
This view is looking roughly east across Plaza A.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
4. Temple 3 in Plaza A of Iximche
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
5. Temple 2 in Plaza A of Iximche
The marker can be seen just to the left of the temple.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
6. Temple 1 in Plaza A of Iximche
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2016
7. A wide view of Plaza A of Iximche from Sotz'il Palace.
This view is from roughly east, looking west over Plaza A towards the entrance to the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
