Content
Blending human features ( jaguars, snakes, and birds)
likely intended to convey the power and mysticism
What is the content of Chavin de Hauntar (Architectural Complex and Relief Sculpture) ?
guide for Hu-Nefer’s journey through the afterlife
legal document of sorts, confirming Hu-Nefer's worthiness to enter the afterlife
What is the function of Last Judgement of Hu-Nefer?
Shaped like mountain lion
trapezoids
Hint: City of ___
What is the form of city of Cuso?
___ was the most important religious site in the Inka Empire, symbolizing the political and spiritual power of the Inkas. The temple was a focal point for worship and ceremonies, especially those dedicated to the sun god.
Qorikancha
Anthropomorphic jaguar head
Carved stone
What is the content of Chavin de Huantar- Granite?
Originally used as a music box
Burial good
Possible music instrument
What is the function of Standard of Ur from the Royal Tombs of Ur?
all have 3 entryways and honeycomb roof structure
(y___)(architectural complex)
What is the form of Yaxchilan (architectural complex)?
Quetzal birds from Costa Rica, traded
Part of larger costume
Hint: Headdress
What is the context of Rulers feathered headdress?
Using blood collected from her bloodletting to soak paper and set on fire.
Smoke invokes visions of ancestors- shows legitimacy of King's reign.
Snake figure in lintel- founding ancestor--invoking visions through pain.
What is the content of Yaxchilan?
Stated laws for the people of the land
Showed how these laws were created by a god making them important
What is the function of The Code of Hammurabi?
Circular: reflects cyclic nature of time
(____ stone)
What is the form of Calendar Stone?
Found face down to prevent final cataclysm
260 day ritual calendar
What is the context of the calendar stone?
Every square represents person or event
More colors = higher status
What is the content of All T’oqupa tunic?
Protection
Guardian figures
Protected the palace from evil spirits
What is the function of Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II ?
The construction is of Inka stone masonry, where stones were cut with such precision that they fit together without the need for mortar.
Hint: A main temple
What is the form of Qorikancha (Inka Main Temple)?
Found in Templo Mayor buried as an offering
Hint: it was a mask found at Templo Mayor in 1400s
What is the context of Olmec-Style Mask found at Templo Mayor?
This relief shows Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters receiving life-giving rays from the Aten.
sun disk with hands extending down
What is the content of Akhenaton, Nefereti and Three Daughters?
Good harvest
Temple’s garden reinforced divine right to rule
What is the function of Maize Cob?
The overall design is both imposing and functional, with the zigzag layout contributing to the fortress's defensive capabilities.
( walls at __)
What is the form of Walls at Saqsa Waman (sacsayhuaman)?
Represents story of sun’s triumph over night
placed on foot of temple stairs were bodies were tossed
What is the context of Coyolxauhqui Stone at Templo Mayor?