San Miguelito Ruins

Title

San Miguelito Ruins

Publisher

Lawrence Technological University

Date Created

January 24, 2018

Alternative Title or Name

Pyramid

Creator2

Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)

Work Type

Single Built Works

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

San Miguelito (ancient site)

Style/Period

Postclassic

Subject

stepped pyramids

Description

View from behind of the stepped pyramid at the San Miguelito ruins in Cancun, Mexico. "Immediately to the south of the palace structures is the main pyramid. This is the tallest structure at the site, rising up maybe 15 feet/4 meters. The one stairway faces to the south towards El Rey, and the pyramid itself lies along the causeway that once linked the two together. A small temple crowns the pyramid summit, and was built in the East Coast Style with a columned entryway. Investigations have revealed three distinct building phases, a common practice of the Maya,"--Mayan Ruins website.

Material/Medium

stone (worked rock)
limestone

Reproduction Type

jpeg

Reproduction Source

15 feet tall

ID Number

2017MX-024

Files

2017MX-024.JPG
Date Added
January 16, 2018
Collection
LTU Digital Images
Item Type
VRA Core
Tags
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Citation
“San Miguelito Ruins,” LTU Digital Images, accessed March 28, 2024, https://ltuimagecollection.omeka.net/items/show/17407.