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Columns and Pillars

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Uxmal
Quadrangle of the Birds
Structure along north side of Quadrangle, with a 3 columned opening. Showing that structure is largely reconstructed, partly from fallen stones, partly from newly cut stones.
photo Jan. 2003 (24mm lens)
1st column from left in photo at left. Clear distinctions among types of reconstruction.
photo Jan. 2003
Right column, new upper drum and capital are identified by contrasting stone.
photo Jan. 2003
Structure along south side of quadrangle, with an unusual 12-columned arcade.
photo Jan. 2003 (24mm lens)
Looking east along rare Maya colonnaded hall, a model of recent professional reconstruction, 1996-1997.
photo Jan. 2003 (24mm lens)
East end of arcade. Partly reconstructed from fallen stones, with new wooden lintels and cross beams.
photo Jan. 2003 (24mm lens)
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