[Aztlan] request for help

[Diehl, Richard]

Dear Listeros,

I recently received a query from a friend and former colleague named Robert Benfer (Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Missouri-Columbia) that I cannot deal with properly. Perhaps some of you can help. Bob spends a considerable amount of time in San Cristobal (now DON Cristobal?) de las Casas, Chiapas and has noted that while Colonial churches in the region are generally oriented east-west, Indian Colonial churches or their convents to the solstices or crossing days. He asked me if I know anything about this or know anyone who does. The answer to both is no but perhaps some of you can help. If so, please contact him off-line at bob.benfer at gmail.com. We both appreciate your help and thank you in advance.

Saludos, 

Dick Diehl