WHAT DOES DOLO MEAN
Another striking feature of the Aztec pyramid temple is the stone-representation of an eagle that is considered to be the form of Huitzilopochtli-Tonatiuh, as can be seen on temples at Tepoztlan, the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Xochicalco, the round temple of Cempoala, and the temple of Ehecatl in Calixtlahuaca.WHAT DOES DOLO MEAN
The appearance of most temples was similar due to its symmetrical
terraces and steep steps with ornamental balustrades, rising
from the centre and pointing towards the heavens. Serpent heads
made of stone were significantly placed at the end of the
stairs, chiefly to ward away evil spirits. The wide platform
itself was decorated with sculpted stone blocks and human
skulls. The temples and the staircase always faced the western
direction.Flat plateaus or sacrificial blocks were built on the
topof the pyramids, with an adjacent chamber for the idol
and an antechamber for the priest. The Aztecs used
bas-reliefs, walls, plazas and platforms effectively to
represent their gods. Other smaller structures associated with
the temple formed a closely placed complex formation around its
base.
