Welcome to the online space of Dr. Margarita Martínez del Sobral, a leading researcher and expert in Mesoamerican art, architecture and astronomy. With an academic and research career spanning more than five decades, Dr. Martínez del Sobral remains a fundamental figure in the study and dissemination of Mesoamerican culture.
Her work has been fundamental to the understanding of the astronomy, architecture and art of pre-Hispanic civilizations, and has left an indelible mark on the academic and cultural community. Throughout her career, Dr. Martínez del Sobral has published numerous articles and books, has lectured and participated in international research projects.
One of the main objectives of her work is to publicize the creation system of Mesoamerican art, as well as to achieve its decipherment. To this end, it has been based on three fundamental sciences: astronomy, geometry and mathematics, all governed by “number”. Based on numerous geometric, numeric-astronomical analyses of sculptures and architectural structures, she has come to the conclusion that certain basic principles of design are implicit in Mesoamerican creations; the discovery of these principles as fundamental elements of design allowed him to decipher the underlying message in them.
She has had enough information to understand the esoteric meaning hidden in Mesoamerican art; this astronomical information coincides with that found in any contemporary treatise on elementary astronomy, because the science of mathematics, geometry and astronomy are universal, valid at all times and for all peoples.
It is equally important to introduce archaeologists and people interested in this topic to the use of mathematics, geometry, astronomy and astronomical numerology as tools for the decoding, correct interpretation, and restoration of Mesoamerican plastic arts.
For Mesoamerican scientists, the number was considered divine because it allowed them to unravel the mysteries of the stars. Astronomy compiled and studied the figures that defined celestial phenomena, the cycles of the planets, the Moon and the Sun – stars that make up our solar system -, which made it possible to create calendars.
Dr. Martínez del Sobral’s contribution to the deciphering of Mesoamerican art and architecture lies in her identification of the systematic use of sacred dynamic geometry in her design. The Mesoamerican approach to Creation, according to the geometric order, was a mystical process based on mathematics, astronomy and astronomical numerology, the latter based on the numbers that characterize astronomical cycles.
The Mesoamerican peoples, at the time of the discovery of America, were among the most advanced in ancient times in astronomy, mathematics and geometry.
On this site, you can explore the trajectory and achievements of Dr. Martínez del Sobral, as well as access resources and content related to her work, including publications, conferences and current research projects. You can also keep up to date with her upcoming publications and projects, and get in touch with her directly. We hope that this online space will serve as a point of reference and consultation for those interested in the work and career of Dr. Margarita Martínez del Sobral.