The temple of the descending god is a small temple but possibly the most important one in Tulum. Its importance comes from the fact that it has a bizarre stucco relief decoration on the western doorway.
This decoration represents the Diving or Descending God - it is that of a deity represented head downt is thought to represent the bee god Ah Muzencab. Tulum, it appears, was the main centre of adoration of this God.
The little temple is also adorned with images of sun, rain, and snakes. Seashells are found in the walls, too.
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