# Tzum Vol. 4.1 ## expand\_more ##### Eric von Euw. 1977 Peabody Museum Press Open all sections Close all sections ### Location and Access expand\_more Although Tzum is only 8.5 km west southwest from Bolonchen de Rejón, the easiest route to the ruins is much more circuitous. One takes the paved road south from Bolonchen for about 11.5 km, turning west at the turnoff for Kinin along a dirt road. Soon one passes an aguada (which contained water during the 1975 season) and continues in a westerly direction for about 2.5 km and then for a short distance in a northwesterly direction until a fork is reached. Taking the right-hand road (the other goes to Xcalot, 3 km away) one continues in a generally northwesterly direction through rather flat, low growth or milpa country for about 5 km when one goes off into a milpa road in a southeasterly direction for about 300 m until reaching the aguada (dry in 1975), which is a couple of hundred meters from the site. ![Map of Tzum.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__720x720_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-map-600.jpg?itok=zwqMh256) ### Principal Investigations at the Site expand\_more The information presented here was obtained in visits totaling 14 days in May and June of 1975. No previous work (except for looting depredation) had been carried out at the site. ### Notes on the Ruins expand\_more The site is formed by five fairly well defined groups (all but one on hilltops) connected by a series of sacbes. There is a ball court in Group A (Structures A-45, 46) located south of the largest structure at the site (A-21). Structure A-21 has several well preserved (though looted) rooms and is 11 m at its highest point. All the stelae and Miscellaneous Sculptures 1-15 were found in Group B. Considerable looting has taken place, leaving fragments of the same monument separated by as much as 12 m and, as a consequence, the location of the stelae is merely conjectural. It is quite probable that many of the missing fragments have been looted, as a careful search for them was unsuccessful. Structure B-2 dominates this group rising to a height of 10.5 m. Other large structures are C-3, D-2, E-3, and E-2 with heights of 6.5, 10.5, 9, and 6.8 m respectively. D-2 also has several rooms that are still standing. The sacbes are mostly very low, reaching a maximum height of about only 2 m between Groups C and D. North of Structure C-l, the top half of a figure was found, carved almost in the round, but it was extremely eroded and was not photographed. ### Register of Inscriptions at Tzum expand\_more Stelae 1 to 6 Sculptured stones 1 to 15 ### Site Volume Reference expand\_more Sort **SITE** **Vol/Part** **Monument** **Side** **Page** **Pub. year** **Notes** **Peabody Number** TZUM 4.1 Map of Ruins 48 1977 TZUM 4.1 Stela 1 back 51 1977 2004.15.6.8.20 TZUM 4.1 Stela 1 front 51 1977 2004.15.6.8.21 TZUM 4.1 Stela 1 left 52 1977 2004.15.6.8.22 TZUM 4.1 Stela 1 right 52 1977 2004.15.6.8.23 TZUM 4.1 Stela 2 front, left, right 53 1977 one drawing 2004.15.6.8.24 TZUM 4.1 Stela 3 front 55 1977 2004.15.6.8.25 TZUM 4.1 Stela 3 left 56 1977 2004.15.6.8.26 TZUM 4.1 Stela 3 right 56 1977 2004.15.6.8.27 TZUM 4.1 Stela 4 front 57 1977 2004.15.6.8.28 TZUM 4.1 Stela 4 left 58 1977 2004.15.6.8.29 TZUM 4.1 Stela 4 right 58 1977 2004.15.6.8.30 TZUM 4.1 Stela 5 front 59 1977 2004.15.6.8.31 TZUM 4.1 Stela 5 left, right 60 1977 one drawing 2004.15.6.8.32 TZUM 4.1 Stela 6 front 61 1977 2004.15.6.8.33 TZUM 4.1 Stela 6 back 62 1977 2004.15.6.8.34 TZUM 4.1 Stela 6 left 63 1977 2004.15.6.8.35 TZUM 4.1 Stela 6 right 63 1977 2004.15.6.8.36 TZUM 4.1 Miscellaneous sculptures 1 65 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 2 65 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 3a 65 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 3b 65 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 4 65 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 5 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 6 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 7 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 8 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 9a 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 9b 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 10 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 11 66 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 12 67 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 13 67 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 14 67 1977 2004.15.6.8.37 TZUM 4.1 Misc. sculptures 15 67 1977 2004.15.6.8.38 ### Author Reference expand\_more Sort **SITE (by Vol)** **Vol/Part** **Author(s)** TZUM 4.1 Eric von Euw, Vol. 4.1, 1977 ## Inscriptions at Tzum Open all sections Close all sections ### Stela 1 expand\_more *Drawing of Tzum, Stela 1, back (left image: 2004.15.6.8.20) and front (right image: 2004.15.6.8.21).* *Photo of Tzum, Stela 1, back (left image:* [2004.15.5.8.23](http://collections.peabody.harvard.edu/objects/details/611222)*) and front (right image: 2004.15.5.8.24).*## Location The fragments were found widely separated from each other south of Structure B-1; they had obviously been moved and their original position could not be ascertained. ## Condition The main group of fragments was found scattered over an area of about six square meters. Although much detail remains, the stone is quite friable as the result of fires. A saw cut is also in evidence. The two other fragments, found about 10 or 12 m away, are perhaps in worse condition. Most of this stela has probably been removed by looters. ## Material Limestone with iron oxide veins. ## Shape Parallel sides; shape of top unknown. ## Dimensions Sort HLC 1.70 m (estimated from surviving fragments) PB 0.14 m plus MW 0.96 m MTh 0.33 m ReI 2.0 cm ## Carved Areas Front, back, and sides. ## Photographs von Euw. ## Drawings von Euw, based on field drawings corrected by artificial light. ### Stela 2 expand\_more ![Drawing of Tzum, Stela 2.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st2-front-dwg.jpg?itok=F-r_Q9M1) ![Photo of Tzum, Stela 2.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st2-front-photo.jpg?itok=krmB6acj) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Stela 2, front, 2004.15.6.8.24.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Stela 2, front,* [2004.15.5.8.27](http://collections.peabody.harvard.edu/objects/details/611226)*.* ![Drawing of Tzum, Stela 2.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st2-left-right-dwg.jpg?itok=RO2EBcTc) ![Photo of Tzum, Stela 2.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st2-left-right-photo.jpg?itok=5h8D3x6c) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Stela 2, left side and right side, 2004.15.6.8.24.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Stela 2, left side,* [2004.15.5.8.28](http://collections.peabody.harvard.edu/objects/details/611227)*, and right side, 2004.15.5.8.29.*## Location South of Structure 8-1. ## Condition The right side of the stela somehow survived burning and is in very good condition, although the other surfaces are pitted and eroded. The top and bottom fragments have disappeared. ## Material Limestone with iron oxide veins. ## Carved Areas Front and sides. ## Shape Parallel sides; shape of top unknown. ## Dimensions Sort HLC 1.28 m PB unknown MW 0.88 m WBC unknown MTh 0.33 m ReI 2.0 cm ## Photographs von Euw. ## Drawings von Euw, based on field drawings corrected by artificial light. ### Stela 4 expand\_more ![Drawing of Tzum, Stela 4](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st4-front-dwg.jpg?itok=ySR3ska3) ![Photo of Tzum, Stela 4](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st4-front-photo.jpg?itok=8_OR6eG4) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Stela 4, front, 2004.15.6.8.28.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Stela 4, front,* [2004.15.5.8.33](http://collections.peabody.harvard.edu/objects/details/611232)*.*## Location The fragments were found on the stairway leading to the platform serving as a base to Structures B-1 and B-2. ## Condition Three large fragments were found, but large portions of the stela are missing. The condition, except for a small area on the front surface, is very poor, and the sides show little more than outlines of glyphs. ## Material Limestone with iron oxide veins. Perhaps somewhat more porous than other monuments at the site. ## Shape Sides fairly parallel; shape of top unknown. ## Dimensions Sort HLC 1.93 m PB 0.58 m MW 0.96 m WBC 0.95 m MTh 0.31 m ReI 1.5 cm ## Carved Areas Front and sides. ## Photographs von Euw. ## Drawings von Euw, based on field drawings corrected by artificial light. ### Stela 5 expand\_more ![Drawing of Tzum, Stela 5.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st5-front-dwg.jpg?itok=mx51qxLJ) ![Photo of Tzum, Stela 5.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st5-front-photo.jpg?itok=8mcXvuHJ) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Stela 5, front, 2004.15.6.8.31.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Stela 5, front,* [2004.15.5.8.36](http://collections.peabody.harvard.edu/objects/details/611235)*.*## Location Found near the base of the platform leading to Structure B-2, on its western extreme. ## Condition A great deal of weathering as well as some burning has left the stela in a rather fragile state. Many fragments are missing even though a day-long search for them was undertaken, and they are presumed to have been calcined beyond recognition. ## Material Limestone with iron oxide veins. ## Shape Sides taper off to a rounded top. ## Dimensions Sort HLC 1.50 m PB 0.54 m MW 0.60 m WBC unknown MTh 0.39 m ReI 1.5 cm ## Carved Areas Front and sides. ## Photographs von Euw. ## Drawings von Euw, based on field drawings corrected by artificial light. ### Stela 6 expand\_more ![Drawing of Tzum, Stela 6.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__720x720_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st6-front-dwg.jpg?itok=jPgNwpiT) ![Photo of Tzum, Stela 6.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__720x720_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-st6-front-photo.jpg?itok=zB43Bx8J) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Stela 6, front, 2004.15.6.8.33.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Stela 6, front,* [2004.15.5.8.39](http://collections.peabody.harvard.edu/objects/details/611238)*.*## Location On platform leading to Structure B-1, just north of Stela 5. ## Condition Except for a few areas (notably the right side) the stela has suffered greatly from burning and erosion, and only small areas contain recognizable carving. Much of the stela is missing. ## Material Limestone. ## Shape Probably had parallel sides; shape of top unknown. ## Dimensions Sort MH 2.86 m MW 1.03 m MTh 0.52 m Rel 1.0 cm (back) 1.5 cm (sides) 1.3 cm ## Carved Areas Front, back, and sides. ## Photographs von Euw. ## Drawings von Euw, based on field drawings corrected by artificial light. ### Sculptured Stones 1 to 15 expand\_more ![Drawing of Tzum, miscellaneous sculptures 1 thru 4.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-misc1thru4-dwg.jpg?itok=jifbqvzJ) ![Photo of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 1 thru 4.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-misc1thru4-photo.jpg?itok=ryQOiozH) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 1 thru 4, 2004.15.6.8.37.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 1 thru 4.* *![Tzum, sculptured stones 5 thru 11](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-misc5thru11-dwg.jpg?itok=Wy2-P49u)* ![Photo of Tzum, sculptured stones 5 thru 11.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-misc5thru11-photo.jpg?itok=ZxbYp36o) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 5 thru 11, 2004.15.6.8.37.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 5 thru 11.* ![Drawing of Tzum, sculptured stones 12 thru 15.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-misc12thru15-dwg.jpg?itok=UITrIgSn) ![Photo of Tzum, sculptured stones 12 thru 15.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4921/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/peabody/files/tzm-misc12thru15-photo.jpg?itok=y1C6RVcK) *Left: Drawing of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 12 thru 15, 2004.15.6.8.37.* *Right: Photo of Tzum, Miscellaneous Sculptures 12 thru 15.*## Location Stones 1-14 were found lying scattered west of the northwestern extension of Structure B-2, just off the platform. Stone 15 had been thrown into the cave southeast of Structure B-1. ## Condition All stones are quite weathered. Stones 9 and 15 are each in two pieces. ## Material Limestone. ## Shape Stones 1-14 are rectangular, most of them nearly square. Stone 15 has been sawn and its shape is therefore unknown. ## Dimensions All dimensions are given in centimeters. Sort Stone 1 2 3 4 5 H 29.5 29.0 28.0 30.0 28.0 W 33.5 29.0 26.0 33.0 29.0 Th 17.0 18.0 28.0 20.0 19.0 Rei 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.4 Stone 6 7 S 9 10 H 29.0 29.0 31.0 29.0 35.0 W 34.0 27.5 32.0 29.0 28.0 Th 22.0 22.0 19.0 28.0 26.0 Rei 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 Stone 11 12 13 14 15 H 28.0 30.0 30.0 29.0 19.0 W 28.0 29.0 33.0 32.0 57.0 Th 17.0 17.0 15.0 21.0 Rei 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 ## Carved Areas Stones 3 and 9 are each carved on two adjacent sides. All others are carved on one surface only. ## Photographs von Euw. ## Drawings von Euw, based on field drawings corrected by artificial light, except Stone 15, which was based on photographs only.