Tulum
Title
Tulum
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
May 11, 2018
Alternative Title or Name
Temple of the Wind God
Creator2
Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
c. 1200
Work Location
Mexico (nation)
Tulum, Ruinas de (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Late Postclassic
Subject
temples (buildings)
Description
View of the Temple of the Wind God in Tulum, Mexico. "Tulum, on the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula in southern Mexico, was an important Mesoamerican centre which displayed both Maya and Toltec influence. Tulum was a major trading and religious centre between the 11th and 16th centuries CE and, dramatically situated near the sea, it is one of the most evocative ancient sites in Mexico... Other structures at Tulum include the dramatically sited Temple of the Winds which was built in honour of the wind god and helped guide sailors through the reef,"--Ancient History Encyclopedia.
Material/Medium
stone (worked rock)
limestone
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
2017MX-213
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