Recall a time long ago. People watched the sun. They tracked its path through the seasons right here at Piedra Equinoccial.
Piedra Equinoccial stands as a silent witness. It connects us to ancient ways. It is also called “La Piedra del Sol”. This monolith resides on Cerro Ehecátl. It is within the Sierra de Guadalupe.
Imagine smoke rising. Copal and incense fill the air. Rituals occur here to greet the first spring sun. The smoke moves to all four directions. This symbolizes a tie between the sun and the earth. It is like an umbilical cord.
Long ago, people watched the sun from Piedra Equinoccial. They understood its journey through the year’s seasons. The people noted the sun’s position during the four seasons.
Look closely. There is a carving of the sun. A skull and a hollow space for water also exist. The water helped measure the equinoxes.
Archaeological finds come from this area. They are from Ehecatl and Venitas. The finds span from pre-classic times to the 18th century.
The Regional Culture Center of Ecatepec once had a museum. It held many artifacts. Pottery and stone tools came from local villages. Sculptures and a ball game hoop were also on display. These items came from what is now Ehecatl Park. The park once had platforms and mounds.
Forty years ago, a large stone was studied. It was three meters tall. It was two meters wide. The stone had carvings. A large sun and moon were visible. The four cardinal directions ended in a cross. This stone sat between Cerro Ehecatl and Las Venitas stream.
Ehecatl-Quetzalcoatl was a vital god. He moved the winds and brought rain. Merchants and artists prayed to him. They gave offerings and sacrifices. The Cerro del Ehecatl is rich in history. We must protect this heritage. We must be guardians of what past cultures left.
Much has disappeared due to urban growth. We should recover these remains. We can create an open-air museum. People can learn from the past. They can preserve what is still here.
Piedra Equinoccial is more than a stone. It is a link. It connects us to ancestors. It helps us understand their world. The stories whisper on the wind. Listen closely. What will you hear?