The discovery of three elaborate stucco reliefs on a ball court at Dzibanche, dating from the Early Classic period, highlights significant Kaanu'l dynasty iconography.
The reliefs depict Mayan ancestors and cosmic symbols, suggesting a connection between the rulers and the divine, reinforcing their lineage and political significance.
The monumentality of the reliefs, with their vibrant polychrome paint, reveals that even modest structures in Dzibanche contained important cultural and historical narratives.
The intertwined snakes depicted in the scenes serve as powerful symbols for the rulers of Dzibanche, who were believed to be the earthly representatives of gods.
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