Part of the famous stucco frieze in Structure 1. This shows the detail of the original red and black paint. Balamku Mayan Ruins. Campeche, Mexico. Vintage film image - about 1990.

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These images were shot on Kodak film in the early 1990s when INAH was expanding the site from archaeological research to tourism. Many of the photos show the ruins as discovered with little to no cleaning or reconstruction.

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Size: 4168px × 6253px
Location: Campeche, Mexico
Photo credit: © Sue Clark / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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