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Walking Tour of the Maya Town of Comalcalco

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Temple VII at Comalcalco
Temple VI (right) and Temple VII (left), Comalcalco

Temple VI (right) and Temple VII (left), Comalcalco

Nicoletta Maestri

Temple VII is the second temple on the northern side of the Great Acropolis Plaza, located at the west of Temple VI. Its plan is similar to Temple VI, and the structure is partly made of brick and partly in adobe covered with plaster. The lower tier of the platform is decorated with a series of stucco figures, portraying seated individuals, and a stylized serpent runs on the façade of the upper tier. The upper temple is reachable from the plaza through a central stairway.

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