The Aztec Calendar

We learned that the original Aztec calendar (the Cuauhxicalli) was carved in 1479.  It was made in honour of the Sun God.  It is also called the "Sun Stone".  This calendar was made out of a stone called "basalt" which comes from dried lava. We were surprised to hear that the calendar is 3 feet thick and 12 feet wide!  It got lost under the ground for 300 years until it was discovered in the central square of Mexico City.  This ginormous creation is now on display in a museum in Mexico City.  We made our own Sun Stones in class using our own unique and creative designs.  Check them out below.
Sincerely,
Team 25