Cacaxtla Murals Stable After 15 Years of Monitoring, INAH Reports

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has dedicated over 15 years to studying the pre-Hispanic murals at the Cacaxtla Archaeological Zone in Mexico, revealing their remarkable preservation. Key artworks include 16 murals on the Great Platform, featuring significant pieces like The Battle, Bird and Jaguar Warriors, and the Red Temple, dating back to the Olmeca-Xicalanca culture from the Mesoamerican Epiclassic period (650–900 CE). This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Mexico’s Ministry of Culture and the National Coordination for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage. Culture Secretary Alejandra Frausto Guerrero stressed the importance of safeguarding our cultural heritage through rigorous scientific practices.