SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES
Bonampak

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© South American Pictures/ Marion Morrison

The famous murals at Bonampak, Mexico depict life in a Maya royal court in the 8th century. Scenes include lords, ladies, and musicians playing drums and pipes celebrating a battle won by Lord Chan Muan in AD790. They also show soldiers fighting, and prisoners being tortured. Details of dress include feathered helmets and jaguar-skin costumes.

Original in Temple of Frescoes, Bonampak

 

 

 


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