The Painted Murals of San Bartolo
The Painted Murals of San Bartolo is part of the Tentative list of Guatemala in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Painted Murals of San Bartolo comprise early Mayan polychrome murals and hieroglyphic texts. Most are found in the archaeological site’s Pyramid of the Paintings. They depict mythological scenes relating to the Maize God and the creation of the world.
Map of The Painted Murals of San Bartolo
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- The Painted Murals of San Bartolo
- Country
- Guatemala
- Added
- 2012
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Religious structure - Christian
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2012 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: The Painted Murals of San Bartolo