America; Mexico; Zacatecas; Malpaso valley;Pre hispanic; archaeological site La Quemada; Salón de las Columnas; Columns Hall. This 41 by 32 metre enclosure, probably reached a height of more than five metres before the fire that caused its destruction. In their interior eleven columns supported the roof. Until now its specific function is not known. Although works made in the 1950s indicate a ceremonial use possibly related to human sacrifice.
RMID:Image ID:JTD75M
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JTD75MFile size:
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4907 x 3590 px | 41.5 x 30.4 cm | 16.4 x 12 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
8 February 2015Photographer:
Charles Mahaux