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Bonampak,
State Chiapas, México Structure 1 (Murals Temple): Chamber 1, East Wall Late Classic (600-900 AD) 792 AD, Ŧ Jahaw Chaan Muwan II (776-790s AD) |
Comments: Overall the temple's murals take up an area of 150 m², covering walls and vaults in all 3 chambers of the building. They were executed over a thick coat of lime and powdered stone plaster. Mineral and vegetable pigments were used to achieve a wide colour spectrum. |
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