The Mural of Chilonché: A Preliminary Study
Abstract
This paper presents the research carried out in one of the rooms of the Palace 3E1 of the Acropolis of Chilonché (Petén, Guatemala). Inside, a mural painted by the Maya in the Late Classic with figurative scenes of unquestionable artistic value, was discovered. Five main aspects are the focus of this contribution: its discovery, excavation, conservation, documentation and iconographic analysis of the mural.
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