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Quiriguá 3D Project - 3D Collections
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Quiriguá Altar P (Prime)
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Publication Date
2021
Abstract
This ornately carved huge sandstone monument, is at the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá, an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. This altar is in front of Zoomorph P. The altar features various symbols and images that relate to the rule and the seating of ruler Sky Xul. It highlights what is depicted on Zoomorph P, an accession throne. Additionally, the altar tells a creation story, and its intricate carvings suggest that the sculpture has a high level of quality.
For more information, see: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for more discussion and additional references. For more on our 3D project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. Project in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Keywords
Structured Light Scanner, Icons, Guatemala, Glyphs, Mesoamerica, Annotated, Icomos, Libraries, Mayan Culture, 3d Laser Scanning, Unesco World Heritage, Sculpture, VR Enabled, NoAI
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1 3-D Model
Recommended Citation
Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information, "Quiriguá Altar P (Prime)" (2021). Quiriguá 3D Project - 3D Collections. 9.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cdhgi_quirigua_3d/9
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