The shining star of the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the Temple of the Masks . The structure now visible was covered by later construction, leaving the masks in remarkable condition . At least one of the stone masks in the Temple was looted, leaving five masks, three on the right side and two on the left . The masks may represent Mayan gods, in particular the sun god, Kinich Ahau . Some scholars believe that the masks may represent rulers of Kohunlich.
Right Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich
SOURCE: Right Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.
Kohunlich Mask – Bottom Right
SOURCE: Kohunlich Mask – Bottom Right (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.
Kohunlich Mask -Â Middle Right
SOURCE: Kohunlich Mask -Â Middle Right (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.
Kohunlich Mask -Â Top Right
SOURCE: Kohunlich Mask -Â Top Right (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.
Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko
Those are some cool looking masks. I remember going to a number of Mayan ruins when my wife and I were in Mexico many years ago. I found it fascinating.
Regards, Jim
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