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This gallery presents a comprehensive overview of the diverse artistic traditions of Puebla State. It showcases a vast array of handcrafted objects created by local artisans, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage. From utilitarian kitchenware to exquisite religious art, the exhibition offers
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This exhibition highlights the pivotal role of pre-Hispanic
Cholula as a regional center for trade and tribute among various Mesoamerican cultures. It showcases a wide range of archaeological artifacts from across the country and spanning different time periods, from the Preclassic to the Postclassic
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The fourth exhibition, El
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Viceroyalty Art, featuring paintings, sculptures, and objects created in various monasteries and churches of New Spain from the 16th to the 18th centuries. This collection highlights the Ex-convent of San MartĂn in Huaquechula, San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo, San Gabriel in
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Following a review of the state's art collections, it was discovered that a significant number of pieces, totaling 5,981, were missing from nine museums in Puebla. These missing items ranged from books, paintings, documents, photographs to banknotes, with 881 pieces unaccounted for at the
Regional
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Hospitaller Order of San Juan de Dios (Juaninos), the founders of the building and the "Sanatorium of Our Lady of Guadalupe," a psychiatric hospital. The gallery explores the history of the institution and its role in the development of psychiatric care in Mexico. is
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Cholula, which marked a period of significant growth and development for the city. It goes into how the residents of the Cholula Valley interacted with their two ancestral guardians: the IztaccĂhuatl and the PopocatĂ©petl. The eruptions of the latter led to a significant decline in the
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This gallery explores the diverse topography of the Puebla-Tlaxcala region, focusing on the prominence of the
PopocatĂ©petl and IztaccĂhuatl volcanoes. It delves into the geological history of the Sierra Nevada and its iconic peaks, emphasizing their significance in shaping regional culture and
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population during pre-Hispanic times, nearly resulting in the abandonment of the city. It explores
Cholula 's transformation into a ceremonial, pilgrimage, and commercial center, emphasizing the enduring influence of pre-Columbian traditions on contemporary culture. A life-size replica of the
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building was repurposed as the Cholula Regional Museum, a cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the region. Today, the museum is part of the Decentralized Public Organization "Museos Puebla," under the Secretariat of Culture of the State of Puebla.
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Cholula region, with a particular emphasis on ceramics. Through a combination of objects and audiovisual displays, it explores the early human settlements in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley and the construction phases of the world's largest pyramid, the Tlachihualtépetl.
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a captivating glimpse into the daily lives and spiritual beliefs of Puebla's people. Visitors can also explore the realm of decorative arts, the vibrant energy of festive traditions, and the intricate beauty of textiles. A dedicated section highlights the renowned
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by Pedro Linares, the art form 's creator, as well as wooden alebrijes with traditional Oaxacan roots. The exhibition highlights the imaginative nature of these creatures and their connection to Mexican artistic and manufacturing traditions.
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