| Object Name: | Mural of the Battle, Cacaxtla |
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| Creation Date: | 600-900 AD | |
| Culture: | Olmeca-Xicalanca | |
| Site: | Cacaxtla, Tlaxcala | |
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| Image source: | © Dr. Manuel Aguilar | |
| The scene of the Battle Murals might be southern Veracruz, Campeche or even the Usumacinta or Pasion River. The paintings are beautifully executed, but illustrate a very bloody, gory performance. Torture predominates as blood pours from open wounds and the intestines come out from the bodies. Drawing blood was the main objective of this ritual battle garnering public support for the kings as one way of reinforcing his legitimacy. | ||
