Teotitlan del Valle
Archaeological Ruins
Precious Blood of Christ Church
(Preciosa Sangre de Cristo).

Oaxaca, Mexico.
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George & Audrey DeLange

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Christ Appears In America. LDS Arnold Friberg. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
This Is A Famous LDS Painting Showing Christ Appearing In The Americas
Titled Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites, Artist, Arnold Friberg
16th Century Roman Catholic Painting. Christ Appears In America. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Could This 16th Century Church Painting Near Teotitlan Also Show Christ Appearing?

Teotitlan del Valle: (te-o-tee-TLAHN del VAH-ye), Oaxaca, S Mexico, 17 mi/27 km ESE of Oaxaca; 17°02'N 96°30'W. Weaving center, known for bright serapes with idol designs. Teotitlan was the capital of the Zapotecs during the 11th and 12th centuries. A temple and pyramid in honor of Quetzalcoatal is on a hill nearby. A church now covers the temple. The St. Hieronymite Tlacochahuaya Church is located nearby and it contains original 16th century native paintings.

A local legend which dates back to 34 A.D. as quoted by the Spanish Friar Juan de Cordova in the 16th Century tells of an interesting happening at this site. Quoting from the "Catholic Encyclopedia".

"On the day we call Tecpatl [ The Aztec name for the day sign flint knife] a great light came from the northeastern sky. It glowed for four days in the sky, then lowered itself to the rock; the rock can still be seen at Tenochititlan ( Teotitlan ) de Valle in Oaxaca. From the light there came a great, very powerful being, who stood on the top of the very rock and glowed like the sun in the sky. There he stood for all to see, shining day and night. Then he spoke, his voice was like thunder, booming across the valley."

Here are some similarities between Jesus Christ and the God Quetzalcoatl. Note: They are not considered definite proof, only similarities.

It is interesting that the light appeared in the sky at Teotitlan on the day flint knife. Flint Knife corresponds to March 24 and four days later corresponds to March 27 which occurs during the Passover Week of the year 34 A.D.

It is also interesting that March 28th of that year is the last day of the Mayan Long Count Calendar. That day is called IK, which means wind, breath, and life, and is a name associated with Quetzalcoatl. Ik comes from the Nahuatl name, Eecatl - Quetzalcoatl, depicting Quetzalcoatl's wind - rain- life god qualities.

Our photos of the Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum ( Museo Balaa Xtee Guech Gulal ) show mainly the antique looms and other weaving equipment used in the past. We should recall that Teotitlan del Valle is well known for its weaving of rugs.

The Precious Blood of Christ Church (Preciosa Sangre de Cristo) in Teotitlán del Valle was built in the seventeenth century and is considered a prime example of colonial architecture.

Our other photos show the church in Teotitlan del Valle, the Teotitlan Rock ( Pichaco Peak ), and the Quetzalcoatl Temple.

Teotitlan Rock (Picacho Peak). Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Teotitlan Rock ( Pichaco Peak ) At Teotitlan del Valle.
Precious Blood Of Christ Catholic Church, Preciosa Sangre de Cristo, Located On Quetzalcoatl Temple. Teotitlan Rock (Picacho Peak) In Background! Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
The Precious Blood Of Christ Catholic Church Located On The Remains Of
A Temple Dedicated To Quetzalcoatl, Pichaco Peak In Background!

Quetzalcoatl Temple. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Teotitlan Rock. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
East Wall Quetzalcoatl Temple
Church Yard On Top
Teotitlan Rock From Church Yard
Precious Blood Of Christ Church. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Quetzalcoatl Temple Stones. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
The Precious Blood Of Christ
Catholic Church
Stones From Quetzalcoatl Temple
Used In Church Construction
Chapel. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.West Wall. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
ChapelWest Wall
West Wall. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Quetzalcoatl Temple. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
West WallQuetzalcoatl Temple
Quetzalcoatl Temple. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Quetzalcoatl Temple. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
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Weaving. Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.1st Century Rock Carving. Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Weaving On Display1st Century Rock Carving.
Ancient Zapotec Pottery Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Ancient Zapotec Pottery Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
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Antique Weaving Goods Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Antique Weaving Goods Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
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Antique Weaving GoodsTeotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Antique Wool  Spinning Wheel Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Antique Weaving GoodsAntique Wool Spinning Wheel
Antique Wool  Weaving Looms Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Antique Wool  Weaving Looms Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Antique Wool Weaving LoomsAntique Wool Weaving Looms
Antique Wool  Weaving Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Antique Wool  Weaving Looms Teotitlan del Valle Community Museum. Teotitlan del Valle City And Archaeological Ruins Oaxaca Mexico Travel And Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
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