We got up at 8:00 this morning and I walked the kilometre or so to the Becan Ruins (550 BC to 1000 AD). They are very impressive but much less developed than were the Palenque Ruins. I had the entire city of ruins to myself and was very impressed. Just to sit back and feel the presence of these ancients is a very humbling experience.
I am by no means an expert on pyramids but these were the first rounded corners I have ever seen. Some of the original red paint was visible as well. It must have been a very imposing sight to see these buildings in their original coat of blood-red paint!
Original red paint unearthed
You can see rounded corners here
Detail of rounded corners
Original artwork (behind faded Plexiglas)
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