Temple B - Tula , Mexico

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Welcome to Central Mexico!The Ancient Ruins Collection - Mesoamerica is a dedicated subcollection to the legacy of past civilizations in parts of what is present-day Mexico and Central America.This model was designed by Dany Sánchez.The Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl (labeled "Temple B" of the site by archeologists) is the main attraction in the ancient Toltec empire's capital of Tula, in central Mexico, just 75 km north of Mexico City.This entry contains:Actual state (ruins)Hypothetical reconstruction (based on the very similar, and better preserved Temple of the Thousand Columns in Chichén-Itzá) Tula (Tollan in Nahuatl) is famous for the columns carved in the shape of Toltec warriors, nicknamed "Atlantes". These remarkably well-preserved columns used to hold the roof of the temple on top of the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, of which nothing else remains.At the base of the pyramid, there was a long, columned building now referred to as the "Burnt Palace" because there is evidence of its destruction in a fire. The use of big roofed spaces like this is unusual in Mesoamerica.Tula fell around 1150 AD, but it had significant influence in the later Aztec Empire, passing on much of the traditions,  beliefs, and architectural style. The Aztecs considered themselves heirs of the Toltec greatness. The feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl is linked to this city, whose worship was widespread from central Mexico to Central America at the time the Spanish arrived, in 1519.The Mayan city of Chichén-Itzá in far-away Yucatan has architecture that is strikingly reminiscent of Tula's, with a similar temple and columned palace; as well as decorative elements such as eagles eating hearts, and "tzompantlis" (skull mounds), very characteristic of Toltec culture but not of the Maya. There is no solid explanation for this correlation, although theories speculate a cultural exchange, or a Toltec colony in Yucatan (from Wikipedia).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! Be sure to follow us:instagram.com/miniworld3dinstagram.com/ldibarraMiniWorld 3D is a collective of 45+ artists creating the best library of 3D printable models of landmarks of the world!Photo credits:  3D prints in Plasticz Netherlands metallic grey, 0.2mm.Hand painted models in acrylics by Dany Sánchez.Real location photo credit: Dany Sánchez.-----------Printing TipsSuggested parameters:For better details, print slow, such as 15 or 20mm/s for outer perimeters.Fine-tune retraction to avoid stringing.Perimeters: 2Top layers: 3Infill: as low as 12%No supports needed, this has been optimized to eliminate all overhangs.