TPCG
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The famous ancient Maya murals at Bonampak in Chiapas, Mexico. These were painted in 801 AD and commissioned by the ruler Jasaw Chan Muwan. They depict historical events that occurred between 790 AD and 792 AD. In this case, it’s the celebrations after an important military victory, which include royal bloodletting. I’ve often heard of these masterpieces described as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas. Well Michelangelo painted those murals in the early 1500s, which is 700 years later. So they’re actually the Bonampak of Europe. Another example of colonist mentality. History and facts matter. #precolumbian #maya #bonampak #mural #art
TPCG44,100 views • 2 months ago
A gorgeous ancient Maya plate from the lowlands of northern Guatemala. I made this video at the San Antonio Museum of Art in San Antonio, Texas. This stunning and large example shows a ruler at the center. He is involved in a ceremony and is smoking a cigar. His black outfit indicates that he is an Underworld impersonator. Both legs are crossed in the power position as he sits on a Jaguar pelt throne. He makes hand gestures that have a important meaning, yet we still don’t know quite what they represent. A large band of oversized glyphs around the rim is beautiful and impressive. Truly the plate of an ancient Maya king! #precolumbian #maya #art #atifact #natgeo
TPCG36,600 views • 3 months ago
A cool ceramic head from an ancient figure found in Teotihuacan during our last trip to the site in May. The piece dates back from 200 AD to 600 AD and was sitting right on the surface. We were a mile away from the pyramids after landing our hot air balloon. The whole field was covered with broken figures, sherds of ceramics, and broken obsidian blades. Shows how densely populated the city was in ancient times. In 600 AD, Teotihuacan was larger than London. After filming the video, I gently placed the ancient object down where I found it and left it. It is illegal to take these out of the country since the UNESCO treaty was signed in 1972. However, since this was located on private property, the owner of it is entitled to keep it under current Mexican law as long as they register it with INAH. #precolumbian #teotihuacan #art #artifacts #antiquities #relics #ancient #history #archeology #anthropology #hispanic #latino
TPCG89,600 views • 1 year ago
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