Palace of Masks Puzzle

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🧩 Puzzle Challenge Time!Based on the Palace of Masks, a Mayan building in Yucatan, Mexico, this model is not only a highly-detailed reproduction of the incredible façade, but also a challenging puzzle to put together!You can learn about the Mayans while having funPrint each piece the number of times indicated in the file name (more details below)Pieces slide into position vertically and horizontally on the baseUse any filament colors or combinations as you like!To assemble, follow the pictures… or figure it out on your own!This puzzle was designed by Dany Sánchez.The section that this puzzle depicts is about a fifth (1/5) of the total façade of the real building. Check our miniature of the whole building here.-----------Printing TipsPrint each part this amount of times:A x 4 piecesB x 4 piecesC x 21 piecesD x 3 piecesE x 3 piecesF x 1 pieceG x 1 pieceH x 1 pieceI x 1 piece (base) Suggested parameters:Print slow, such as 20mm/s for outer perimeters.Fine-tune retraction to avoid stringing.Perimeters: at least 2Top layers: 3Infill: as low as 12%Supports are required.The base can be printed without supports, flat side on the print bed.-----------AboutThe Palace of Masks is the most famous and unique structure in the ancient Mayan city of Kabáh (ka-BAAH), in the Puuc region of the Yucatan peninsula of southeastern Mexico.This palace's extraordinary feature are the hundreds of stone masks of the long-nosed rain god Chaac that decorate its façade. The building is also known as “Codz Po'op” (codz-poh-OP) in Yucatec Mayan language, meaning "Rolled Matting", because the repeated pattern of the stone masks resemble a traditional mat of woven fibers used for sleeping, think of an ancient yoga mat. The architecture of the Puuc region is unique within Maya culture, but this massive repetition of a single module is unusual. MiniWorld 3D is excited to bring this historical model to life as a homage to all the people of Mexico. This model was created from scratch by hand and brain in parametric software to ensure printability, using photographs and blueprints to create a beautiful and stylized version of your favorite landmarks. Please give credit, it's all about spreading culture! The Ancient Ruins Collection - Mesoamerica is a dedicated sub-collection about the legacy of past civilizations in parts of what is present-day Mexico and Central America.Consider supporting us on Patreon!patreon.com/MiniWorld3DFind all our profiles, YouTube channel & social media on:linktr.ee/miniworld3dJoin our 40K followers on IG!instagram.com/miniworld3dinstagram.com/ldibarraMiniWorld 3D is a collective of 50+ artists creating the best library of 3D printable models of landmarks of the world!Photos shown were printed at 0.3mm layer height, using SpiderMaker matte PLA frosted almond, clay, and kraft brown. Base using Fillamentum Mukha PLA.Real location photo credit: Dany Sánchez