boundary marker near Tlilhuacan

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boundary marker near Tlilhuacan

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Detail of what appears to be a boundary marker near Tlilhuacan — a pile of stones with a cross planted in it. The stones are outlined and black ink and are not painted. The cross is drawn in black ink. This kind of stone pile with a cross was introduced by the Spaniards for use as a boundary marker, while also being intended to remind people of the Christian faith.
marcador fronterizo (”mojón”) cerca de Tlilhuacan
Detalle de lo que parece ser una marca fronteriza (mojón) cerca de Tlilhuacán compuesto de una pila de rocas con una cruz en la cima. La cruz está delineada con tinta negra. Este tipo de figura fue introducida por los españoles para usar como una marcadora fronteriza y al mismo tiempo servir como recordatorio de la fé Cristiana.