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Stone of the Sun

Overview

#3D modeling    #Mudbox   #Maya   #anthropology

A 3D model of the Aztec calendar Stone of the Sun, completed on 8/22/2023.

Introduction

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  • A calendar stone of the Aztec, not a sundial or a sacrificial vessel

  • 3.6 m (12 ft) in diameter and 98 cm (39 in) thick

  • made between 1502-1521, rediscovered in 1790

 

  • ~5 rings

    • the face and the X: 5 successive creations of the world

    • the X outline and the 4 dots: 4 earthquakes; where the Aztec live

    • 1st ring: 260 days yielded by 20 named days * 13 numbers

    • 2nd rings: symbols of turquoise, feathers, blood drops, etc.

    • 3rd ring: 2 dragons that probably symbolize the blue sky vault

  • 1790: rediscovered during construction (was buried before)

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  • 1791: placed on the side of the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

 

  • 1885: was transferred to the Monolith Gallery of the Archaeological Museum on Moneda Street

 

  • 1964: was transferred to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

Reference Images

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Working Progress

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testing and modeling

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stamping and texturing

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