9 Jul 725 Jahr - 155 Yaxchilan

Beschreibung:

725 CE
Limestone
Chiapas, México. Maya
structure 40:
Built by Bird Jaguar IV to secure his rulership
Rectangular vaulted building
Imagery of Bird Jaguar IV with his parents
Structure 23:Yotoot,Lintel 25,Lintel 25, Structure 23 - from central doorway
Focuses on a bloodletting ritual of Lady Xook
Shed blood to maintain order of the cosmos. Related to rebirth and rejuvenation.
Scenes carved in high relief