Episode 2 of 2
Mounting on the Cathedral
- When
- 2 July 1791
- Where
- Metropolitan Cathedral
The monolith was placed on the west tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral on 2 July 1791, sparking controversy over its display.
The stone was mounted vertically on an exterior wall, contrary to its original horizontal ritual use. This placement next to the city's main cathedral sparked controversy due to Western perspectives defining the monument as a sculpture rather than a ritual tool.
Sources
- Aztec sun stone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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