Most buildings at Chichen Itza were named by archeologists based on some unique characteristic they uncovered and not what they were called by the Mayans. The Temple of the Wall Panels is a good example. Its name was inspired by pictorial carvings along the south and north walls. They depict a battle among war captains who struggled for control of Chichen Itza. The reliefs also include images of plants and animals. It is assumed Templo de los Tableros Esculpidos was used for fire rituals.
