Aztec Sun Stone - Ancient Mesoamerican Calendar & Cosmological Symbol #3290540 (License: Personal Use)

This intricate monochrome rendering illustrates the Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol), a massive basalt disc created during the reign of Axayácatl. At its core is Tonatiuh, the Nahua sun deity, surrounded by four previous cosmic eras (Suns), calendrical rings (Tonalpohualli and Xiuhpohualli), and directional symbols marking the cardinal points and cosmic forces. The outer bands include serpents, glyphs, and deities tied to timekeeping, sacrifice, and prophecy.

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