Comalcalco - Acropolis

In the south part of the site there is a large artificial platform, the Acropolis, which encloses the square of the same name (Plaza de la Acrópolis). On the platform stand two small temples and a building referred to as a palace (palacio). The Tomb of the Nine Lords of the Night (Tumba de los Nueve Señores de la Noche) was discovered not far away. Nine stucco reliefs, three on each side of the tomb walls, presumably represent the nine rulers of the underworld. The figures were once painted red and only to a limited extent display Classic Maya characteristics. The sarcophagus was at some stage plundered by grave robbers.

Further down, on a terraced platform, are Temple VI, with an impressive stucco mask, and Temple VII, also with stucco ornamentation, including a seated figure in profile.