More Than Enough
The Spanish Inquisition had been in the 1500s, which meant the mural was more than four centuries old! Levi advised calling in the authorities who would bring in archeologists and the like. Manuel and Cualli agreed, and soon enough, archeologists flocked their compound.
They uncovered more murals all over the building, paying Manuel’s family a handsome fee in return. Although the money was substantial, the idea that his ancestors had been part of why Mayan culture was still alive today was more than enough for Manuel.