Aztec sun stone
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The Aztec sun stone is a late post-classic Mexica sculpture housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and is perhaps the most famous work of Mexica sculpture. It measures 3.6 metres i
The Sun stone on display at National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City
Popocatépetl fumarola
This ritual object bears Sun Stone motifs
Teocalli
The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Mexico. It is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. Located in the area between Paseo de la Reforma and Mahatma Gandhi Street withi
Aztec sun stone
…The Aztec sun stone (Spanish: Piedra del Sol) is a late post-classic Mexica sculpture housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and is perhaps the most famous work of Mexica sculpture. It measures 3.6 metres (12 ft) in diameter and 98 centimetres (39 in) thick…
The museum's front entrance in 2006
The Central Courtyard Umbrella
Top View of the Stone of Tizoc. The stone is currently in the National Museum of Anthropology.
The "La Malinche" huipil it is made of cotton with feathers, wax and gold thread. The design is dominated by an image of a double headed eagle, showing both indigenous and Spanish influence. It is part of the collection of the Museo Nacional de Antropología.