World Heritage Identification Number: 1463
World Heritage since: 2015
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System: A Unique Blend of Cultures
The Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, stands as a remarkable testament to the harmonious fusion of European and Mesoamerican architectural traditions. Situated between the states of Mexico and Hidalgo, on the Central Mexican Plateau, this 16th-century engineering marvel spans across various towns, most notably Zempoala, Hidalgo, and Otumba in the State of Mexico.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This 16th century aqueduct is located between the states of Mexico and Hidalgo, on the Central Mexican Plateau. This heritage canal system encompasses a water catchment area, springs, canals, distribution tanks and arcaded aqueduct bridges. The site incorporates the highest single-level arcade ever built in an aqueduct. Initiated by the Franciscan friar, Padre Tembleque, and built with support from the local indigenous communities, this hydraulic system is an example of the exchange of influences between the European tradition of Roman hydraulics and traditional Mesoamerican construction techniques, including the use of adobe.
Encyclopedia Record: Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
The Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, or Tembleque Aqueduct, is a Mexican aqueduct located between the towns of Zempoala, Hidalgo, and Otumba in the State of Mexico.Additional Site Details
Area: 6,540 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 19.8352777778 , -98.6625666667
