Mexico City's Chapultepec Castle Flies Targaryen Flag, Sparks Controversy

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Mexico City's historic Chapultepec Castle was depicted flying the Targaryen flag.
Officials in Mexico are not pleased with the controversial display.
The incident has sparked a debate over the use of fictional symbols on historical landmarks.

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Mexico's Chapultepec Castle was depicted with the black Targaryen flag, causing controversy in Mexico. The castle was featured in an ad for the "House of the Dragon," a Game of Thrones prequel, showing the flag representing queen Rhaenyra. Mexican officials denied the authenticity of the display and threatened legal action. The National Institute of Anthropology and History condemned the unauthorized use of the historical site in the ad campaign and vowed to take legal measures. The castle, known for its role in the 1847 battle of Chapultepec during the Mexican-American War, holds significance in Mexican history.

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