The Maya believed in the sun, heaven

The picture on a wall at the archaeological site in Guatemala revealed Mayan beliefs about heaven and especially the sun.

The group of experts led by Stephen Houston, an anthropologist from Brown University, found a pyramid in El Zotz, believed to worship the sun god of Maya civilization.

The outer walls of the upper structure contain paintings of this god by floating figures with stucco plastering.

Picture on the wall in the ancient city of El Zotz

'Stucco drawings have provided an unprecedented view of how the Mayans perceive paradise, the sun and the sun itself have been combined to identify with kings and dynasties. ' , according to AFP, expert Stephen Houston.

Atop the structure is a temple covered by a series of masks depicting different stages of the sun.

Set on a high mountain slope overlooking the panoramic city of El Zotz, the pyramid has survived impressive throughout 1,600 years.

Drawn in red, the temple represents the power of the reigning dynasty and is most brightly lit at sunrise and sunset, enough to see about 25km away.

The sun is a key element of ancient Maya power, a symbol of royal lineage and authority, according to Houston expert.