Quiriguá in Los Amates, Izabal, Guatemala — Central America
The Acropolis at Quiriguá
Acrópolis
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
1. The Acropolis at Quiriguá Marker
Las acrópolis son construcciones masivas, formadas por una serie de edificios colocados uno sobre otro a través de muchos años.
Estas eran utilizadas por los gobernantes como residencias y lugares administrativos, su acceso parece haber sido restringido, es decir que no cualquiera podía ingresar. Los rituales y actividades realizados en ellas eran de carácter privado, muy distinto a las plazas que eran de uso público. Lo que se observa en este conjunto es del proyecto constructivo del último gobernante de Quiriquá conocido como Jade Cielo quien gobernó entre 800 y 810 d.C.
Acrópolis
The acropolis are massive constructions formed by a series of buildings placed one over another thru many years. These were used by the rulers as residences and administrative places, access seems to have been restricted, is that not everyone could go to these places. Rituals and activities in them were of a private nature, very different from the places that were for public use. What we see in this whole construction project is part of the last ruler of Quirigua known as Jade Heaven who ruled between
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Man-Made Features.
Location. 15° 16.133′ N, 89° 2.442′ W. Marker is in Quiriguá, Izabal, in Los Amates. It can be reached from no nearby street. The marker is at the southern part of the Archaeological Park at Quirigua, on the higher level of the Acropolis. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quiriguá, Izabal 18005, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Caribbean Sea, in North America, in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ball Court Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); A Contemporary Altar at Quiriguá (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Stelae of Quiriguá (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Great Plaza at Quirigua (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Quirigua within the Context of the Mayan Cities (approx. half a kilometer away); Quirigua: History of the City, its Environment and Discovery (approx. 0.6 kilometers away).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
2. The Acropolis at Quiriguá Marker
The marker is west of the ruins on the higher level of the Acropolis at Quirigua.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
3. The Acropolis at Quiriguá
This plaza is part of the Acropolis, to the east of the marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
4. The stone steps of the Acropolis at Quiriguá
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
5. The Acropolis at Quiriguá
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
6. Intricately carved stones in front of the steps of the Acropolis.
In the background is Monument 16, Zoomorph P, showing a king, Sky Xul, sitting inside the mouth of a mythical beast. It dates from September 13, 795. In the foreground is Monument 24, Altar P, with a figure with a monstrous face lying on his back over the altar.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 16, 2016
7. The Zoomorph and Altar O at the Acropolis
These carved stones describe the ascension of Sky Xul to the throne of Quiriguá. They are dated October 11, 790.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6, 7. submitted on October 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
