Mexican Codex Becker Hieroglyphics in 1891 by Henri de Saussure View fullsize Plate 1 Warriors in the throne room View fullsize Plate 2 Warriors preparing for battle View fullsize Plate 3 Nacom priests preparing for human sacrifice View fullsize Plate 4 Mixtec Architectural styles were very advanced View fullsize Plate 5 3 Nacoms preparing for human sacrifice View fullsize Plate 6 Mixtec Warriors light fires View fullsize Plate 8 Mixtec festival preparations View fullsize Plate 9 Mixtec Temple View fullsize Plate 10 Man being tortured with spears as the Nacoms wait View fullsize Plate 11 Nacom and assistants bearing knives View fullsize Plate 12 Emperor toasts after a sacrifice is performed View fullsize Plate 13 Mixtec architectural designs View fullsize Plate 14 Nacom prepare to send his messenger to the other life View fullsize Plate 15 Human sacrifice being performed View fullsize Plate 16 Nacom meets with the high priest after the sacrifice View fullsize Plate 17 Entering the other world