Structure 33

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Structure 33 is a prominent Classic-period Maya temple-pyramid at the archaeological site of Yaxchilán, notable for its elaborate carved lintels and association with royal ritual.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Maya temple-pyramid
archaeological structure
architecturalType temple-pyramid
artStyle Classic Maya style NERFINISHED
associatedWith Yaxchilán royal dynasty NERFINISHED
bloodletting ceremonies
royal accession rituals
belongsToSiteCore central monumental group of Yaxchilán
chronologicalContext Late Classic period
civilization Maya civilization NERFINISHED
country Mexico
culturalPeriod Classic period NERFINISHED
dedicatedTo royal ritual activities
discoveredBy archaeologists studying Yaxchilán
function ritual temple
royal ceremonial space
hasAccess accessible to visitors at Yaxchilán site
hasArchitecturalFeature carved stone lintels
roof comb
stepped pyramid base
superstructure temple
hasArtForm narrative lintel scenes
relief sculpture
hasInscriptionType hieroglyphic inscriptions
hasMaterial limestone
heritageDesignation part of Yaxchilán archaeological zone
locatedIn Yaxchilán NERFINISHED
locatedInCountry Mexico
locatedInRegion Chiapas NERFINISHED
locatedOnRiver Usumacinta River NERFINISHED
notableFor association with royal ritual
elaborate carved lintels
orientation aligned within Yaxchilán site core
partOf Yaxchilán acropolis NERFINISHED
preservationStatus partially preserved

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Yaxchilán hasMajorStructure Structure 33