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Mayan archaeological sites, Yucatan, Mexico

The Temple of the Frescoes, built in different stages between 12th and 16th centuries AD, Postclassic period, Tulum (Zamá, Zamal), Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. The oldest building has a single chamber, murals on the façade and a niche over the entrance containing a Descending God. Later, a gallery has surrounded it with entrances formed by four columns. Various stucco figures decorate the three niches over the portico and the corners of the façade. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Contained in galleries: The Mayas

The Temple of the Frescoes, built in different stages between 12th and 16th centuries AD, Postclassic period, Tulum (Zamá, Zamal), Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. The oldest building has a single chamber, murals on the façade and a niche over the entrance containing a Descending God. Later, a gallery has surrounded it with entrances formed by four columns. Various stucco figures decorate the three niches over the portico and the corners of the façade. Picture by Manuel Cohen