Created by sculptor Rómulo Rosso, it is the only monument carved directly in stone in the world.

The spectacular monument features over 300 hand-carved figures depicting the history of Mexico, from the foundation of Tenochtitlán to the mid-20th century. It also includes references to Mayan culture, such as a Chacmool, as well as other regional elements like jaguars, a ceiba tree, and the city's coat of arms.

It is an important landmark in the city, located at the end of the iconic Paseo Montejo.