E-Group
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E-Group is a distinctive type of ancient Maya architectural complex, typically used for astronomical observations and ceremonial purposes, characterized by a western pyramid facing an elongated eastern platform.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Maya architectural complex type
ⓘ
archaeological feature ⓘ |
| architecturalLayout | western pyramid facing eastern platform ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
horizon-based astronomy
ⓘ
solar observations ⓘ |
| builtBy | Maya builders ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
elongated eastern platform
ⓘ
western pyramid ⓘ |
| component |
eastern platform with multiple structures
ⓘ
western pyramid temple ⓘ |
| culture | Maya civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discoveredAt | Uaxactun NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| documentedIn |
archaeoastronomical studies
ⓘ
archaeological site reports ⓘ |
| foundIn | ancient Maya sites ⓘ |
| function | marking solstices and equinoxes (hypothesized) ⓘ |
| geographicRegion |
Maya Lowlands
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Mesoamerica NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasVariation | site-specific architectural modifications ⓘ |
| influenced | later Maya plaza and temple arrangements ⓘ |
| material | stone masonry ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Group E at Uaxactun NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| researchField |
Maya archaeology
ⓘ
archaeoastronomy ⓘ |
| scholarlyDebate | primary function as observatory vs. ritual complex ⓘ |
| significance | early standardized Maya ceremonial architecture ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Classic Maya period
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Preclassic Maya period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalOrientation | east–west axis ⓘ |
| usedFor |
astronomical observations
ⓘ
ceremonial activities ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
E-Group astronomical complex at Calakmul