Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Aztec sun stone is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Scan The World, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Aztec sun stone 3D printable model by Scan The World

Aztec sun stone

Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World

The Aztec sun stone is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. This is a small copy of the Aztec sun stone. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: aztec, mexico, stone, Sun, sol, piedra, del

About this model

This is a small copy of the Aztec sun stone. The Aztec sun stone (Piedra del Sol in Spanish) is a late post-classic Mexica sculpture housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and is perhaps the most famous work of Aztec sculpture. The stone is 358 cm in diameter and 98 cm thick, and it weighs about 21.8 tonnes. Shortly after the Spanish conquest, the monolithic sculpture was buried in the Zócalo, the main square of Mexico City. It was rediscovered on 17 December 1790 during repairs on the Mexico City Cathedral. Following its rediscovery, the sun stone was mounted on an exterior wall of the Cathedral, where it remained until 1885. Early scholars initially thought that the stone was carved in the 1470s, though modern research suggests that it was carved some time between 150…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Aztec sun stone is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Scan The World.
Who made this model?: Designed by Scan The World, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.