Transformations in the Architecture of E-Groups: The Cases of Tikal and Uaxactun
E-Groups are a unique typology in Maya architecture. These complexes consist of a central plaza delimited by a pyramidal building on the one side and by an elongated platform supporting three structures on the other side. Originated in Uaxactun, this denomination came from the nomenclature given to...
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E-Groups are a unique typology in Maya architecture. These complexes consist of a central plaza delimited by a pyramidal building on the one side and by an elongated platform supporting three structures on the other side. Originated in Uaxactun, this denomination came from the nomenclature given to the first group ever identified with such characteristics. The interpretation of E-Groups began in 1924, with Frans Blom’s studies of what seemed to be a solar cycle observation complex. He observed that, looking from the pyramid, it was possible to see the alignment of the sun over the three structures to the east during the solstices and equinoxes. Several archaeological and archaeoastronomical studies have been carried out ever since, which have led to the formulation of different, sometimes even controversial hypotheses about their possible function.
E-Groups’ buildings suffered various transformations over time, a very common practice in Maya architecture, which in many cases involved the filling and closure of pre-existing structures, later incorporated in the new building. The modifications that Maya builders brought about over time altered both the dimensions and the spatial relations between the buildings in these complexes, thus creating a complex superposition of constructive phases. In this paper, we analyze and compare, from an architectural point of view, the buildings of E-Groups in Mundo Perdido in Tikal and in Uaxactún, focusing on their constructive evolution. |
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oai:ojs3.editorialrestauro.com.mx:article-1302021-02-18T23:30:45Z Transformations in the Architecture of E-Groups: The Cases of Tikal and Uaxactun Transformaciones en la arquitectura de los grupos E: los casos de Tikal y Uaxactún Montuori, Riccardo Rosado Torres, Ana Laura Arquitectura maya Grupos E Construir sobre lo construido Articulo de Investigacón Maya architecture E-Group Building on the built Reserch Paper E-Groups are a unique typology in Maya architecture. These complexes consist of a central plaza delimited by a pyramidal building on the one side and by an elongated platform supporting three structures on the other side. Originated in Uaxactun, this denomination came from the nomenclature given to the first group ever identified with such characteristics. The interpretation of E-Groups began in 1924, with Frans Blom’s studies of what seemed to be a solar cycle observation complex. He observed that, looking from the pyramid, it was possible to see the alignment of the sun over the three structures to the east during the solstices and equinoxes. Several archaeological and archaeoastronomical studies have been carried out ever since, which have led to the formulation of different, sometimes even controversial hypotheses about their possible function. E-Groups’ buildings suffered various transformations over time, a very common practice in Maya architecture, which in many cases involved the filling and closure of pre-existing structures, later incorporated in the new building. The modifications that Maya builders brought about over time altered both the dimensions and the spatial relations between the buildings in these complexes, thus creating a complex superposition of constructive phases. In this paper, we analyze and compare, from an architectural point of view, the buildings of E-Groups in Mundo Perdido in Tikal and in Uaxactún, focusing on their constructive evolution. Los grupos E son una tipología muy singular en la arquitectura maya. Estos conjuntos están formados por una plaza central delimitada a un costado por un edificio piramidal, y al otro por una plataforma alargada que generalmente soporta tres estructuras. Esta denominación se originó en Uaxactún, por la nomenclatura otorgada al primer conjunto identificado con tales características. En 1924, Frans Blom observó que, mirando desde la pirámide, era posible ver la alineación del sol sobre las tres estructuras al este durante los solsticios y los equinoccios, y sugirió que podría tratarse de un complejo de observación del ciclo solar. Después, se han realizado diversos estudios arqueológicos y arqueo-astronómicos que han llevado a la formulación de hipótesis diferentes, incluso a veces conflictivas, sobre la posible función de estos conjuntos. Los edificios que forman parte de los grupos E fueron sometidos en el tiempo a varias transformaciones, una práctica muy común en la arquitectura maya que, en muchos casos, comprendía la clausura y el rellenado de las estructuras preexistentes para ser después incorporadas en el volumen del nuevo edificio. Las remodelaciones que los constructores mayas aportaron en el tiempo alteraron tanto las dimensiones como las relaciones espaciales entre los edificios de estos conjuntos, generando una compleja superposición de fases constructivas. En este trabajo analizamos y comparamos desde un punto de vista arquitectónico los edificios de los grupos E de Mundo Perdido en Tikal, y de Uaxactún, centrándonos en su evolución constructiva. Restauro Compás y Canto S.A. 2021-02-10 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículos evaluados por pares application/pdf https://editorialrestauro.com.mx/gremium/index.php/gremium/article/view/130 Revista Gremium; Vol. 8 No. 15 (2021): Arquitectura maya; 113-130 Revista Gremium; Vol. 8 Núm. 15 (2021): Arquitectura maya; 113-130 2007-8773 spa https://editorialrestauro.com.mx/gremium/index.php/gremium/article/view/130/42 https://editorialrestauro.com.mx/gremium/index.php/gremium/article/view/130/35 Derechos de autor 2021 Riccardo Montuori, Ana Laura Rosado Torres https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 |