All about Guatemala; found because of Bush visit
A good thing. After Bush visits, sanctify the "bad spirits" away.
I cannot blog this article as is due to AP not allowing republishing.
Fri Mar 9, 2007 Found here: Priests To Purify Site After Bush Visit newsinfo.inquirer.net
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Mayan Priests To "Cleanse" Site After Visit By President Bush
I love this as much as the frightful right is screaming and bitching and moaning about this and all but threatening to declare war on the Mayans:
(This is a young woman on Blogger also. She has a lot added on her blog. Including changing states with what the Gasoline Prices are. And the changing cost of the Iraq war.
Cost of the War in Iraq $407,781,350,532 [12:4+am time published here.]
To see more details, click here. )
This was in Guatemala City to purify the sacred place after Bush spends a week in Latin America. He will visit Iximche which is populated mostly by Myans. As hey want their ancestors to be able to remain resting in peace. This is set for the third summit of Latin American Indians March 26-30.
Already there are protests in Brazil.
Bush will visit Bogata Columbia Sunday. Evidently to fight leftist President Hugo Chavez from Venezela. (Leftist?) Who has called bush "history's greatest killer" and "the devil".
About Iximche, from Guatemala City it is 30 miles West, was the capital of the Kaqchiqueles kingdom before the Spanish conquestin in 1524.
(Actually in H.S. I wrote a most excellent report about the conquest and horror that happened during this time by the Spanish Conquistidors to the Indians in search for their gold. A lot of taking off of feet and hands happened to control them.)
Iximche -
Iximche, Guatamela, Pictures, Photos, Tours, Tour, Quirigua, Copan, Hondorus, Tikal, Guatemala, Mesoamerican, Tomb, Tombs, Mexico, George, Audrey, DeLange.
Iximche, Guatamela, Pictures, Photos, Tours, Tour, Quirigua, Copan, Hondorus, Tikal, Guatemala, Mesoamerican, Tomb, Tombs, Mexico, George, Audrey, DeLange.
In 1524, when the Spanish invaded Guatemala they found the Pre-columbian populations divided into lordships, which according to their language can be divided into two large families: Mayan and Nahuatl. The majority of languages spoken in the country are of Mayan origin; the Pipil group lived on the southeastern cost of Guatemala and the west of El Salvador. The main lordships existing on what is now Guatemala territory were Quiches, Cakchiqueles, Tzutuhiles, Mames, kek’chies, Pocomchíes, Pocomames, Itzaes, Chortíes and Lacandones. Each one of the Lordship had a capital city; The Cakchiqueles had Iximché, the Quichés had Utatlán, the Mames had Zaculeu, the Tzutuhiles had Chuitinamit, the Itzaes had Tayasal, the Kek’chies had Tezulutlán and ruins of Mixco Viejo, which date back to 1,300 A.D., were the capital city of the Pocomam lordship.
The Cakchiquel Maya were powerful warriors and skillful builders of fortified cities, as stucco facings of many stone structures here are still intact, despite the numerous earthquakes that have shaken this land. You can also see the ball courts, built near four plazas, and visualize the anxious faces of both players and spectators as it was a sacred game.
The Mayan chronicle entitled Annals of the Cakchiqueles places the foundation of Iximché in the year 1470, it also mentions the constant battles these warriors fought against the Quiché and other enemies.
Iximche is known to have an elaborate market set aside in it during the Postclasic Era. It was made of a square plaza area for the market with installed government officials to collect taxes, enforce rules, and to settle disputes.
The first Spanish settlement on Guatemalan soil was established by Alvarado on July 25, 1524 in Iximché. It was called the City of Santiago, perhaps because this apostle of Christ, James, was also God’s warrior. The Spanish made Iximche the first capital of Guatemala.
Find more: http://www.delange.org/Iximche/Iximche.htm
A good find: http://www.delange.org/
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Iximché Here are some pictures of a Mayan Religious Ceremony and of the ruins of Iximché. www.guatemalaontheweb.com/Pages/Where/Otros/iximche.htm
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Send mail to mailto:wm@guatemalaontheweb.com?subject=Feedback with questions or comments about this web site or about Guatemala, and although I do not answer all the questions, I try to answer most of them. Try our search page also, most of the questions can be answered that way.
(I liked this, a lot here.) Other sites related to http://www.guatemalaontheweb.com/ include: http://www.belizeontheweb.com/, http://www.centralamericaontheweb.com/, http://www.latinamericaontheweb.com/ and http://www.countriesontheweb.com/.
Copyright © 1999-2006 Alfonso Batres. Pictures with references and links to other sites beside the Countries On The Web group of sites are copyrighted by the authors. Most Guatemalan pictures are by the author. Last modified: Guatemala, January 27, 2006
The Cakchiquel Maya were powerful warriors and skillful builders of fortified cities, as stucco facings of many stone structures here are still intact, despite the numerous earthquakes that have shaken this land. You can also see the ball courts, built near four plazas, and visualize the anxious faces of both players and spectators as it was a sacred game.
The Mayan chronicle entitled Annals of the Cakchiqueles places the foundation of Iximché in the year 1470, it also mentions the constant battles these warriors fought against the Quiché and other enemies.
Iximche is known to have an elaborate market set aside in it during the Postclasic Era. It was made of a square plaza area for the market with installed government officials to collect taxes, enforce rules, and to settle disputes.
The first Spanish settlement on Guatemalan soil was established by Alvarado on July 25, 1524 in Iximché. It was called the City of Santiago, perhaps because this apostle of Christ, James, was also God’s warrior. The Spanish made Iximche the first capital of Guatemala.
Find more: http://www.delange.org/Iximche/Iximche.htm
A good find: http://www.delange.org/
Travel Or Tour Pictures And Photos Of Egypt, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Mexico, Peru, United States, Alaska, Arizona, Israel, Europe, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland, Monoco, United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Archaeology, Astronomy, and our Family History.
When we first started this page in 1997 we were amazed to get about 60 visits a month. Now, we average about 1.6 million hits a month from people enjoying our trips and adventures.
We are delighted to share these experiences with you. And we also delight in answering the many messages from the visitors to our pages. This now averages about two hours a day in doing, but we try to answer every email. To all of you who bring this enjoyment into our lives. Thank You!
Clicking on the following links will take you to over eight hundred pages of interesting travels all over the world, events in our lives, and the lives of our friends. This page is designed to show the places we have visited, our special interests, such as, Astronomy and Archaeology, our friends, our lives, our Family History; with photos and pictures, and our religious interests. We welcome any comments and encourage you to e-mail us so that we may share ideas. We're glad you came by!
Send E-Mail to: Audrey DeLange and George DeLange
We're Glad You Stopped By! Come back soon!
The Low Resolution Photos On Our Pages Are Available Free Of Charge, Upon Request:To Students, Teachers, And For Personal Use
Almost All Of Our Photos Are Available In High Resolution, For Commercial Use (Books, Magazines, TV Productions, etc.)They Are Royalty Free, And A One Time, $30 US Fee Is Charged For Each Photo
Iximché Here are some pictures of a Mayan Religious Ceremony and of the ruins of Iximché. www.guatemalaontheweb.com/Pages/Where/Otros/iximche.htm
Guatemala On The Web is a comprehensive site of Guatemala, dedicated to promote The Land of Eternal Spring. If you are looking for a great adventure, ecological or alternative tourism or backpacking, and a lot more, here is the place to look for.
More information in the Guatemala On The Web Moderated Forum, click here. (did not work)
Send mail to mailto:wm@guatemalaontheweb.com?subject=Feedback with questions or comments about this web site or about Guatemala, and although I do not answer all the questions, I try to answer most of them. Try our search page also, most of the questions can be answered that way.
(I liked this, a lot here.) Other sites related to http://www.guatemalaontheweb.com/ include: http://www.belizeontheweb.com/, http://www.centralamericaontheweb.com/, http://www.latinamericaontheweb.com/ and http://www.countriesontheweb.com/.
Copyright © 1999-2006 Alfonso Batres. Pictures with references and links to other sites beside the Countries On The Web group of sites are copyrighted by the authors. Most Guatemalan pictures are by the author. Last modified: Guatemala, January 27, 2006
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