Talud-tablero
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Talud-tablero is an architectural style, often employed in pyramid construction, found in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. It is found in many cities and cultures but is strongly associated with the Teotihuacan culture of central Mexico, where it first appeared and where it was by far the dominant style. It consists of a platform structure, or the tablero, on top of a sloped talud. Many different variants on the talud-tablero style arose throughout Mesoamerica, developing and manifesting itself differently among the various cultures. In some cases, such as the Maya city of Tikal, the introduction of talud-tablero architecture during the Early Classic corresponds with direct contact with Teotihuacan and possible domination or conquest.[1] However, the form of contact at other cites is less well documented.
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- ^ Martin, Simon; and Nikolai Grube (2000). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. New York: Thames and Hudson. pp. 29-31.
- ^ Adapted from Weaver, Muriel Porter (1993). The Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors: Archaeology of Mesoamerica, 3rd, San Diego: Academic Press. p. 251.
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- Definition of Talud-tablero Archeology Wordsmith
- Teotihuacano art and architecture University of Texas
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