View of Plaza of Three cultures in Tlatelolco (2022) by CyArkCyArk
Introducing Tlatelolco
The Plaza de las Tres Culturas is the location of many important events in Mexico’s history. Aztec ruins, the Church of Santiago, and the Chihuahua Building represent the layers of Mexico’s history.
Laser scan data from Church and Ex-convent in Tlatelolco (2022) by CyArkCyArk
Creating the 3D model
In 2022, with support from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, CyArk held a community training workshop to document the site and develop a 3D model.
Plaza de las Tres Culturas Mexico by CyArkCyArk
Welcome to Tlatelolco
Tlatelolco is made up of numerous structures capturing Mexico's history in one glance, representing its pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern periods.
Aztec Ruins
The Aztec ruins represent the once-vibrant ceremonial center and marketplace that was part of the city-state of Tlatelolco. The site holds a poignant place in history, as it was here that the final battle between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquistadors took place in 1521.
Church of Santiago
Constructed atop a former temple, this 17th-century colonial church symbolizes the blending of cultures. It showcases a rich mix of indigenous and Spanish influences in its architecture and artistry.
Chihauhua Building
Designed by the renowned architect Mario Pani, the entire Nonoalco-Tlatelolco complex, including the Chihuahua Building, represents the ambitious urban development and modernist architecture of the mid-20th century in Mexico.
This project was made possible thanks to support and efforts from the following organizations: The U.S Department of State, CyArk, Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco, the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, Icosaedro Mexico and the community of Tlatelolco.
