House of Turtles

Item

Title
House of Turtles
City
Uxmal, Yucatan, México
Country
México
Date Created
9th-10th century
Classification
Architecture and City Planning
Building Type
Style/Period
Puuc style, Late Classic Period
Cultural Context
Mayan
Materials
Masonry
limestone blocks
wood
Description
View of east façade with frieze adorned with turtle sculptures and three entrance protals
Source
Javier Gomez
Photographer
Javier Gomez
Rights Holder
© Javier Gomez
Texas Tech University Libraries
Access Rights
Users must request permission from the copyright holder for all use in publications, including theses and dissertations.

“House of Turtles”, Arch Design Images, accessed November 16, 2024, https://exhibits.lib.ttu.edu/s/archlib/item/36328