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Nobles presenting captives as tribute to the Maya Lord Chan Muwan. Nobles wear animal headgear, and Chan Muwan's wife is pictured, third from the right. Bonampak, Mexico c. 790 B.C.E.
This image depicts nobles presenting captives as tribute to Mayan Lord Chan Muwan (top center). Nobles wear animal headgear, and Chan Muwan's wife is featured, third from the right. Bonampak, Mexico c. 790 B.C.E. Image credit: LatinAmericanStudies.org.
This image could best be used as evidence for which of the following similarities between states in the classical period?
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