Quiriguá Altar P (Prime)

Creator

Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information

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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.

Extent

1 3-D Model

Keywords

Structured Light Scanner, Icons, Guatemala, Glyphs, Mesoamerica, Annotated, Icomos, Libraries, Mayan Culture, 3d Laser Scanning, Unesco World Heritage, Sculpture, VR Enabled, NoAI

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a carved, sandstone altar. Across the altar's face are many square-shaped hieroglyphs that likely relate to the other visuals that are carved into the altar, which include many intricate, interwoven designs that include two visible humanoid feet wearing ankle bands. The model can be turned to view the object from multiple angles and distances, highlighted the depth and complexity of the carvings.

Type

MovingImage

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