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Diffusion northward: Pecos painters imitated Mesoamerican ceremonial art

The parallels arose because Pecos River painters copied ceremonial art already developed further south in Mexico.

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Where it stands

Still possibleNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Pecos River style is younger than the Mesoamerican ceremonial art it resembles.

What would rule it out

  • Pecos River style is dated earlier than any Mesoamerican ceremonial art it is said to copy.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Diffusion northward: Pecos painters imitated Mesoamerican ceremonial art [Answer ANS0DCKQV6208JK]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0DCKQV6208JK
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