Portal:Mesoamerica/Did you know/February 2015

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Section of frieze at Balamku

  • ... that the Maya city of Balamku in Mexico features an almost intact 16.8-metre (55 ft) long decorated frieze (pictured) first uncovered by looters?
  • ... that the Maya city of Kinal in northern Guatemala possessed an unusually complex acropolis but is noted for its complete absence of sculpted stelae and altars?
  • ... that Mexican feather work was prized by both Aztec and European rulers?