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Roof comb (or roof-comb) is the structure that tops a pyramid in monumental Mesoamerican architecture. Examination of the sections and iconography of Maya civilization roof-combs indicates that each icon had specific sacred meanings. Typically, the roof combs crowned the summit of pyramids and other structures; they consisted of two pierced framework walls which leaned on one another. This framework was covered by plaster decorated with artist depictions of gods or important rulers.

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  • Roof comb (or roof-comb) is the structure that tops a pyramid in monumental Mesoamerican architecture. Examination of the sections and iconography of Maya civilization roof-combs indicates that each icon had specific sacred meanings. Typically, the roof combs crowned the summit of pyramids and other structures; they consisted of two pierced framework walls which leaned on one another. This framework was covered by plaster decorated with artist depictions of gods or important rulers. (en)
  • Crestería (bahasa Spanyol; dari bahasa Latin crista, "jengger") atau roof comb adalah struktur yang berada di puncak piramida Mesoamerika, khususnya piramida yang dibangun oleh peradaban Maya. Crestería biasanya tidak memiliki fungsi secara struktural. Struktur ini juga pada umumnya diukir atau dihias dengan motif-motif hewan atau manusia dan juga dengan teks. Contoh crestería yang terkenal dapat ditemui di piramida-piramida besar Tikal; piramida tersebut berfungsi sebagai monumen pemakaman penguasa yang sudah meninggal. (in)
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  • Roof comb (or roof-comb) is the structure that tops a pyramid in monumental Mesoamerican architecture. Examination of the sections and iconography of Maya civilization roof-combs indicates that each icon had specific sacred meanings. Typically, the roof combs crowned the summit of pyramids and other structures; they consisted of two pierced framework walls which leaned on one another. This framework was covered by plaster decorated with artist depictions of gods or important rulers. (en)
  • Crestería (bahasa Spanyol; dari bahasa Latin crista, "jengger") atau roof comb adalah struktur yang berada di puncak piramida Mesoamerika, khususnya piramida yang dibangun oleh peradaban Maya. Crestería biasanya tidak memiliki fungsi secara struktural. Struktur ini juga pada umumnya diukir atau dihias dengan motif-motif hewan atau manusia dan juga dengan teks. Contoh crestería yang terkenal dapat ditemui di piramida-piramida besar Tikal; piramida tersebut berfungsi sebagai monumen pemakaman penguasa yang sudah meninggal. (in)
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  • Crestería (in)
  • Roof comb (en)
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