INAH Photo of the Day: the domes of the El Carmen Museum

The National Institute of Anthropology and History selects each day an image that reflects the abundance of one of the 32 entities in the country

Photography gives us the opportunity to learn more about the world around us, whether capturing architectural structures, animals, landscapes or people who become protagonists, bringing us closer to a moment imbued with artistic meaning.

In the midst of insipidity, the image of a corner of Mexico can serve as entertainment, to soothe the eyes and to discover a new detail that could be used to show off at meetings.

This photograph invites us to analyze the greatness of human creativity and the beauty of what is found in the country. Without further ado, below is the image of the day, provided by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).

The domes of the El Carmen Museum
Built in the 17th century, the El Carmen convent complex was one of the most important schools in New Spain. For its construction they counted on the Carmelite lay brother, Friar Andrés de San Miguel, who had enough experience to design and direct the work. On June 29, 1615, the cornerstone of the new Carmelite house was laid. In less than two years, the school and its annexes were completed and the students were able to occupy it.

The adjacent temple was built between 1624 and 1626. By 1628, the main works were finished, although work continued on the erection of the infirmary wing, the wall that limited the enormous orchard, the bridges over the Magdalena River and various hydraulic and agricultural works that were essential. Within its already remarkable architecture, its three beautiful domes stand out, covered with tiles and shaped like orange slices.

The wealth of Mexico captured in images

The country is full of diverse landscapes and cultures that enrich it. From pre-Hispanic peoples to the present day, it has a varied legacy throughout the territory, which is the fourteenth largest in the world. Although the main language in Mexico is Spanish, there are 67 indigenous languages ​​that coexist daily.

Deserts, beaches and jungles are some of the diverse ecosystems in Mexico, which together with the cities, make it possible for each photo of the day to be different from the previous one, without neglecting its educational factor.

According to the federal government, there are 189 archaeological sites. Among the most representative are Teotihuacán, Tajín, Palenque, Tulum and Chichen Itzá, the latter considered one of the 7 wonders of the world since 2007 and a world heritage site, declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the 1980s.

Among other sites registered as world heritage sites, there are six natural sites, as well as the ancient Mayan city of Calakmul, located in the state of Campeche. Throughout the 31 states there are 2,000 historical monuments, 1,321 museums, 1,976 cultural centers and 111 magical towns.

In the images chosen by the INAH, you can see everything from pre-Hispanic pieces, landscapes, murals, ruins, nature, to nooks and crannies of the various cities that they cross from north to south.

Source: infobae