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EDIFICIO DE LAS PINTURAS

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2024
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2024

Visit of the site which presents three independent rooms, built in succession in Bonampak

Here are three independent rooms, built in a row, which make a visit to the site essential for Mayan civilization enthusiasts (and others!): their walls and double-sided vaults are covered with colorful frescoes, unique and incredibly well preserved. They were painted in the very late 8th century, depicting events that took place in Bonampak between 790 and 792. The lintels at the entrance to each room are carved with war scenes depicting the capture of enemies by the rulers of Bonampak and Yaxchilan.

Room 1: The ruler Chan Muwan II is shown with his wives, who appear to be presenting a small child, probably the future heir. Figures dressed in white observe the central scene, while musicians take part in a procession. The scene is dated December 790.

Room 2: Here we see a scene depicting the battle of August 2, 792, a day of victory and undivided dominance, when Chan Muwan II, dressed in jaguar skins, subdues a principal prisoner while the others, also naked, have blood dripping from their fingernails torn out under torture.

Room 3: Here comes the time of celebration and feast with dignitaries, musicians, dancers and prisoners of war as trophies. The ruling family is shown performing a sacrificial ritual (minor, compared to the fate of the prisoners): ears, tongues, or genitals were pierced to offer their blood to the gods

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