Palenque Archeological Site (1)

"Mayan architecture is famous for its stepped pyramids, palaces, observatories, and elaborate ceremonial complexes. Aztec architecture also featured pyramids, but they are distinguished by their massive size and twin temples at the top, as seen in the Templo Mayor." (1)

 Up to this time in our travels, we've mainly visited Aztec sites in northern and central Mexico. The contrast with this Aztec site in southern Mexico is striking. There are many interesting web sites describing various aspects of these two great civilizations. Start with this one:

(1) https://www.villapalmarcancun.com/discover-cancun/heritage/mayan-and-aztec-civilizations#:

For an aerial overview of the site, that captures its massiveness and cohesion in a way that my photos do not, see this UNESCO website.

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/411/

Regional Museum of Archeology, Palenque

 A small sample of the fine objects on display in ths museum, where we spent most of an afternoon.

Folk Cathedral Carvings and Statues

 

Villahermosa Cathedral Windows

 Painted rather than stained glass.

Folk Cathedral in Chiapas - Interior Views

 

Folk Cathedral in Chiapas - Exterior Details

 For the next several days, photos of various parts of an attractive cathedral in Villahermosa City, Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco. It's refreshing to see a church constructed with nicely finished wood rather than gray stone, and decorated with painted glass rather than stained glass.

Picturesque Details of the Old Cacao Mill