The Mayans believed in astrology and how it affected their way of life. They built according to this ideal in the region of Uxmal. The site has a defined directionality; all of the buildings are oriented in direct correlation to the rise of Venus. The site is angled fourteen degrees off due North. The Governor's Palace is situated fourteen degrees off the dominant angle. The intent that was put into this particular design sets Uxmal apart from the other ruins. A grid system is visible within the site, but not the typical orthogonal layout. They calculated planetary movement, a highly advanced technique and used it to shape they way they planned and designed.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Theory: Directionality of the Uxmal Ruins
The Mayans believed in astrology and how it affected their way of life. They built according to this ideal in the region of Uxmal. The site has a defined directionality; all of the buildings are oriented in direct correlation to the rise of Venus. The site is angled fourteen degrees off due North. The Governor's Palace is situated fourteen degrees off the dominant angle. The intent that was put into this particular design sets Uxmal apart from the other ruins. A grid system is visible within the site, but not the typical orthogonal layout. They calculated planetary movement, a highly advanced technique and used it to shape they way they planned and designed.
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