The Left Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

The one thing that visitors want to see in the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the Temple of the Masks .  The structure is now largely covered with palm thatch, protecting the masks .  On the left side of the temple, two masks may be viewed .  The upper mask was looted .  The two masks on the left side are in generally better condition than those on the right .  The two masks on the left still have elaborate headdresses .  The headdresses on the right masks are missing.

Left Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich

Left Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich

SOURCE: Â Left 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 Left

Kohunlich Mask – Bottom Left

SOURCE:  Kohunlich Mask – Bottom Left (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.

Kohunlich Mask - Middle Left

Kohunlich Mask – Middle Left

SOURCE:  Kohunlich Mask – Middle Left (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.

Map of Kohunlich

Map of Kohunlich

SOURCE: Â Map of Kohunlich (Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, México); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 February 2012.

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

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