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jueves, 17 de abril de 2008 |
 Coyolxauhqui
“Coyolxauhqui and Templo Mayor: 30 Years Rebuilding the Past. 1978-2008” consists in 90 pieces, some of them never seen before, and multimedia
Until 1978, knowledge about Mexica Culture was restrained to 16th century historical sources. The Coyolxauhqui monolith found brandished Historical Center to leave in the open Mexico-Tenochtitlan Main Temple remains.
This discovery propelled one of the most successful and extended academic initiatives in the history of Mexican archaeology: Templo Mayor Project. Over three decades, it has allowed exploration over more than 16,000 square yards, on which the Mexica main temple and 14 minor constructions once stood.
“To the present day, 147 offerings have been recuperated, containing more than 13,000 items. Among the project results, opening of the archaeological zone in 1982, and inauguration of the Site Museum, in 1987, -which houses a research center that has published more than 400 titles-, outstand.”
The numbers shared by Leonardo Lopez Lujan, officer of the Ajaracas-Campanas excavation project –where Tlaltecuhtli monolith was recently found-, speak for themselves. The memory of these efforts is concentrated in the temporary exhibition “Coyolxauhqui and Templo Mayor: 30 Years Rebuilding the Past. 1978-2008”.
Opening at April 25th, and until August 31st, all the Templo Mayor Museum visitors will be able to enjoy a retrospective exhibit consisting of 90 pieces -some of which have never been exposed-, graphics, videos and lighting effects over original Coyolxauhqui that recreate its original colors.
At the entrance of the site, a Coyolxauhqui replica welcomes visitors painted with the original colors, according to a recent study: red, ochre, blue, black and white.
In press conference, INAH emeritus researcher Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, stated that one of the best features of Templo Mayor Project is its multi-disciplinary nature: archaeologists, biologists, geologists, chemists and restorers have worked together in this program that has become one of the most awarded ones.
Among the pieces, four monumental merlons outstand. Seven of them were located during explorations at 97 Donceles St. Other important findings exhibited are Mictlantecuhtli and Xiuhtecuhtli sculpture fragments, a Cuauhxicalli, or eagle-figured recipient, and the famous Biznaga stone, also known as Libreria Porrua stone.
Miguel Angel Correa Fuentes, Templo Mayor Museum museography sub-director, stated that the exhibit is divided in 9 themes, distributed along the archaeological zone and the Temporary Exhibition Hall.
Graphics will be used to show Templo Mayor Project development at the site. Discoveries from the seven different field seasons, like the Ajaracas-Campanas one, are illustrated likewise.
“The Temporary Exhibition Hall houses the Shell, Stone and DNA displays and the findings of the Urban Archaeology Program, like Colonial and Prehispanic items”.
“Coyolxauhqui monolith, the most important piece of the museum, is presented with light effects that recreate its original colors, along with offerings associated to this deity”.
Regarding this, Carlos Javier Gonzalez, Templo Mayor Museum director, commented “the idea is to keep permanently the projection, as a part of the museum infrastructure. We took advantage of the situation to give maintenance to the museum’s electric substation”.
“Coyolxauhqui and Templo Mayor: 30 Years Rebuilding the Past. 1978-2008” is also conformed by audiovisual materials created ex-profeso for the show, compiled in a video.
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 17:00. The admission fee is 48 MXP. Children under 13, students, teachers and senior citizens presenting a valid I.D. do not pay. Entrance on Sunday is free for Mexican citizens and residents. Templo Mayor Museum, 8 Seminario St., Downtown, Mexico D.F. Phones: (55) 5542 0256, 5542 4785.
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Modificado el ( lunes, 09 de noviembre de 2009 )
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