. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. m Plate XV. (a) Model of the Temple of the Cross, Palenque, designed to show the Construction. The building has three en- trances separated by piers. The middle partition is thickened to support the weight of the roof comb which is a trellis for stucco decoration. The sanctuary is a miniature temple in the inner chamber. The walls are built of slabs of limestone set in lime cement; (&) Detail of Frieze on the Temple of the Cross. The upper band is the sky with stars and planets. A reptilia
. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. m Plate XV. (a) Model of the Temple of the Cross, Palenque, designed to show the Construction. The building has three en- trances separated by piers. The middle partition is thickened to support the weight of the roof comb which is a trellis for stucco decoration. The sanctuary is a miniature temple in the inner chamber. The walls are built of slabs of limestone set in lime cement; (&) Detail of Frieze on the Temple of the Cross. The upper band is the sky with stars and planets. A reptilian monster occupies the main panel with human figures as supple- mentary decorations upon his legs. The Temple of the Cross represents the highest achievement of the First Empire architects, Fifth Century after Christ. 76. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Spinden, Herbert Joseph, 1879-1967. New York : American Museum of Natural History
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