Bonampak is another Mayan pyramid site that we visited in chiapas along with Yaxchilan and Palenque. Bonampak pyramids are again located deep inside the stunning Lacandon(native with Mayan origin) forest. The entrance of the pyramid site makes one feel to be surrounding by mystic natural forces. One can hear howler monkeys,Oropendula bird or woodpeckers making their nest . the pyramids are known for their beautiful colourful wall paintaings depicting several rituals done by the ruling dyansties. the construcion of the site was dated 200-800A.D. Till date some Mayan living in nearby villages come to offer prayers to their Gods in these pyramids. The frescoes in the walls are thought to have carried immense information in understanding the PreHispanic society. Earlier only potteries or some tablets were found to have paintings.
We travelled to this place from Palanque in Chiapas.Palanque itself has lots of pyramid sites. This is situated near Usumancinta river which in fact is the border river between Mexico and its neighbouring country Guatemala. After our visit to Bonampak we visited the Lacandon forest to see the Mayan village.
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