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22. Bonampak. Dec 24, 2015. Back on the river to visit the site which is approximately 30 km south of the larger site of Yaxchilan, under which Bonampak was a dependency.
Steles in the central part of the Great Plaza. The largest is almost 6 meters high.
On the stele Chan Muwan II is standing and carrying a ceremonial cane. Below him is the monster of the earth from which the faces of the young god of corn emerge.
Steps up to the main temple
Our guide to the Temple of the Murals.
"Bonampak" is the Mayan word for "painted walls". It is known for the murals located within the three roomed Structure 1 (The Temple of the Murals). The Bonampak murals are noteworthy for being among the best-preserved Maya murals. Above is our guide, a local Lacandón. The murals are in the structures at the top of the stairs.
Musicians on the east wall of room 1.
Room 3
Torn fingernails
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