Xochicalco Museum
Cuernavaca, Mexico
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George And Audrey DeLange

Xochicalco Museum Entrance And Our Rental Car On January 13, 2004

Xochicalco Museum: The museum at Xochicalco consists of six permanent exhibit rooms plus an entrance corridor where temporary exhibits are displayed. Each of the six exhibit rooms displays a different aspect in the life of the inhabitants of Xochicalco. The museum houses a nice collection of carved and painted representations of the many gods and religious efigies of the people, such as the Lord of Xochicalco. A common image shown throughout the museum's design is that of the starfish. Each room of the museum has a theme that it tries to show the visitor. Room 1 is named "Gifts of the Earth: Makers of Life" and it covers the territory overseen by Xochicalco and its' neighboring cultures. Room 2 is named "Warrior Men, Priestly Men" and it deals with the social structure of Xochicalco. Room 3 is called "Xochicalco, haven of Men" and it deals with the architectural aspects of the site. Room 4, titled "Delicate Creators and Monumental Artists", and it covers the production and use of domestic artifacts, religious elements and items of personal decoration. Room 5, named "World of the Gods", which delves into the more religious aspects of the culture, its sculptures and symbolism. Room 6, called "Day-to-Day Spaces, Times of Convivality" which displays the reconstructions of a typical house, its contents and outbuildings and use of common implements and tools. No attempt will be taken on this page to show the entire museum, we will only show items that impressed us. We highly recommend this museum. The museum and its restrooms are very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful.