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an ancient statue with a face on it
Maize Deity (Chicomecoatl) | Mexica (Aztec) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Maize Deity (Chicomecoatl) It means seven sneaks (Nahuatl), it was Aztec goddess of nourishment and of plenty and fertility. [Mexico; Aztec-Mexica 1400-1600 AD MET
an intricately carved stone sculpture on display
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"As one awakens, the heart becomes a rarefied organ of perception..." The Aztec fire serpent Xiuhcoatl, guardian of the celestial sun and an aspect of the ‘refining fire’ that purifies the emotional centre. From the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1325-1521 AD. Copyright © 2008, Being Present
an ancient carving on the side of a pillar in a museum display area with other artifacts around it
xcavations at Teotihuacan have revealed that older structures were infilled and built upon with newer buildings. This view is of an excavated substructure near the Pyramid of the Moon. Many areas of the city center have several layers of ruins, preserving an older era of building below successive construction.
an ancient mask is displayed on a table
Teotihuacan, Mexico - Mask from an Incense Burner Portraying the Old Deity of Fire, Huehueteotl
an ancient building with steps leading up to it
The Circus "NO SPIN ZONE"
Temple of the feathered serpent 'Quetzalcoatl', Teotihuacan.
two stone blocks with designs on them against a white background
throne
an ancient statue is on display in a glass case with green walls and flooring
Figure seated on a throne may have presided over rites at the Platform of Volcanos. The figure is richly dressed and may be a ruler or chief priest. Notice his elaborate head dress and the fine sandal he wears on his left foot (the only one remaining). The slitted eyes are another characteristic feature of the Teotihuacan style.
a large stone block sitting on top of a red display case next to a man
Throne of Montezuma
Throne of Motecuhzoma II (Article) -- Ancient History Encyclopedia
an ancient object is displayed on display at the museum
Moctezuma’s Throne commemorates the New Fire Ceremony of 1507 and represents the Aztecs as the legitimate power in the Valley of Mexico.
a stone bench sitting in the middle of a dark room with green light coming from it
The jade jaguar throne inside the Chichén Itzá pyramid, Mexico.
an image of a fantasy setting that looks like it is going to be made in 3d
Nathan Fowkes | Concept Art World
The Road To El Dorado - Nathan Fowkes
the entrance to an ancient building with carvings on it
Teotihuacan, Mexico
Teotihuacan-architecture
a large stone block sitting on top of a table
The throne of Motecuhzoma II, Article by Mark Cartwright, part 1. The magnificent stone monument variously referred to as the Monument of Sacred War, the Teocalli of Sacred War, the Temple Stone or, more simply, the throne of Motecuhzoma II, the Aztec king (tlatoani) who ruled at the time of the Spanish conquest, is covered with relief carvings of symbols, gods and Motecuhzoma himself.
a large stone with writing on it in front of a man standing next to it
The throne of Motecuhzoma II, Article by Mark Cartwright, part 3. Image: back view, with sun disk.