Bonampak
Ocosingo Municipality
pre-Columbian archaeological site
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bonampak
Welcome, curious minds, to Boh-nahm-pahk. The journey to reach this specific point is an adventure in itself. …
Listen in the app2The Central Plaza and the Giant Stela
We now stand in the center of Bonampak's Great Plaza. Take a slow look around. …
Listen in the app3Ascending the Acropolis
Following the gaze of the giant stela, we turn our attention to the south side of the Great Plaza. Rising before us is the Acropolis of Bonampak. …
Listen in the app4The Temple of the Murals: An Introduction
We have reached the terrace holding Building Number One, universally known as the Temple of the Murals. From the outside, it appears to be a standard, three-doored vaulted structure. …
Listen in the app5Room 1: The Royal Court and the Heir
Step carefully into Room One. As your eyes adjust to the dim light, the walls will suddenly burst into life around you. …
Listen in the app6Room 2: The Chaos of Battle
We now move into the central chamber, Room Two. The joyous music and dancing of the first room are instantly silenced. …
Listen in the app7Room 3: The Victorious Aftermath
Finally, we enter Room Three, the culmination of the narrative. We have moved from the presentation of the heir, through the bloody chaos of battle, and now we arrive at the spectacular aftermath. …
Listen in the app8Bonampak
We step out of the dim, painted chambers of Building Number One and back into the brilliant, humid sunlight of the Lacandon jungle. Take a deep breath of the fresh air. …
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What is Bonampak?
Bonampak is a place in Ocosingo Municipality with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ocosingo Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.7040, -91.0650 |
| Last updated |