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Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:49:22 +0100

Shrine of Tlaloc

Tláloc the rain god was worshipped by the Mexicas; in fact, his worship by many Mesoamerican peoples dated back to the remote past. This god brought the rain that made it possible to grow crops, but could also bring storms that devastated them.

Inside the shrine there is a banquette where the image of the god was probably placed. The best-conserved mural was found in this area, and its reproduction can be viewed in Hall 5 of the museum.

On the platform at the entrance to the shrine we can see the polychrome chac-mool sculpture with attributes of Tláloc. The original color has been conserved. In 1989 a tunnel was dug halfway up the stairway leading to this altar, leading to the find of the head of another chac-mool. This is the oldest Mexica piece that has been found at the Great Temple, dating back to the year 1350 A: D. approximately.