Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Walls and roads: limits and communication
Murallas y calzadas: límites y comunicación
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
1. Walls and roads: limits and communication Marker
Los arquitectos prehispánicos hicieron un excelente uso del espacio, distribuyendo cuidadosamente los distintos edificios que eran destinados para diferentes usos: templos, altares y casas habitación entre otros.
Desde este punto se observa una serie de estructuras que funcionaron como límite del Recinto Sagrado, que quizá se llamó Coatepantli o Muralla de Serpientes. En total son 10 estructuras expuestas, que colindan una con otra y sus restos continúan por debajo de las avenidas y edificios modernos.
En la parte central del norte, se aprecia la separación del Coatepantili, que formaba un acceso flanqueado por banquetas, el cual nos indica el lugar en donde se encontraba la calzada de comunicación con el Tepeyac y Azcapotzalco.
La ciudad de Tlatelolco no solo estaba bien planeada al interior, sino también con el exterior.
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La construcción de cada uno de los templos, edificios y murallas de Tlatelolco, se hizo con una buena planeación arquitectónica y una gran cantidad de trabajadores.
Prehispanic architects made excellent use of space, carefully distributing
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From this point, we can observe a series of structures that served as boundaries to the Sacred Sanctuary, which may have been called Coatepantli or the Wall of Snakes. In total, there are 10 exposed structures that come into contact and whose remains still can be found below the modern avenues and buildings.
In the central northern part, we note the division of the Coatepantli, which formed an entrance flanked by sidewalks, indicating the place where the communication and Tepeyac and Azcapotzalco roads met.
The city of Tlatelolco was not only well planned on the inside, but on the outside as well.
English translation of the caption:
The construction of each one of the temples, buildings and walls of Tlatelolco was made with good architectonic planning and a great number of workers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Man-Made Features.
Location. 19° 27.117′ N, 99° 8.234′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tlatelolco. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
2. Walls and roads: limits and communication Marker
The wall mentioned in the marker can be seen to the right, with the Eje Central highway in the distance running roughly north/south.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
