Bonampak
Americannoun
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The most famous mention of the society, aside from stone inscriptions found in museums and private collections, appeared in lintels over doorways at Bonampak, in which Sak Tz’i’ captives are depicted defeated and humiliated.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022
Bonampak was so big that Healey returned to civilization to get some help.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Archeologist Healey was led up a mysterious trail to a place called Bonampak, where eleven ancient temples lay hidden in the jungle.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Though not the most striking of Mayan "Old Empire" ruins, Bonampak is remarkably well preserved.
From Time Magazine Archive
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