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Yaxchilán,
State Chiapas, México Structure 20: Lintel 14 Late Classic (600-900 AD) Ŧ Yaxun Balam (Bird Jaguar) IV (752-772 AD) |
Comments: Vision Serpent relief - good example of pseudo-dynastic royal propaganda. The depiction of Yaxun Balam (Bird Jaguar) IV and his entourage falsely dated as 741 AD in attempt to link the probable usurper's family to Itzamnah Balam (Shield Jaguar) III (681-742 AD). |
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