Illustration
Colonnaded halls were very popular among the Maya along Mexico's eastern coast in Pre-Columbian times. At San Gervasio, located on the Mexican island of Cozumel, one can see this Maya "palace" structure in full-view. This structure has benches along the interior walls and in the middle there was once a throne or an altar. This spot was also perhaps the spot where political leaders presided over meetings with members of the community. This structure has 19 columns. The structure's roof was not vaulted, but rather flat, like modern-day ones, which were constructed with wooded beams. It dates from the Post Classic Period (c. 1200-1650 CE).
About the Author
Related Images
Remnants of Maya Ruins at San Gervasio, Mexico
Maya Ruins of San Gervasio on Cozumel, Mexico
The Maya Altar at San Gervasio
The Maya "Columns" Structure at San Gervasio
The Maya "Small House" Structure at San Gervasio
Olmec Colossal Head
Cite This Work
APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 14). The Maya "Palace" Structure at San Gervasio. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8312/the-maya-palace-structure-at-san-gervasio/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "The Maya "Palace" Structure at San Gervasio." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 14, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8312/the-maya-palace-structure-at-san-gervasio/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "The Maya "Palace" Structure at San Gervasio." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Mar 2018. Web. 25 Apr 2024.
