Palenque Mayan site in Chiapas

Posted 1 year ago by avatar jewel in response to avatar cynohn's question: I'm writing my PhD thesis on the Mayan culture. Know anything that could interest me in Chiapas? (give a different answer) .

One of the first Mayan sites to be discovered lies there, at the base of the Usumacinta mountains. It's called the Palenque, and it was a flourishing town during the Classic Period, 6th to 9th century AD, recognized as an art, religion and astronomy hub. It's a good spot to study on the stucco carvings, calligraphy and decorations. Don't miss the Temple of Inscriptions, where King Pacal was buried in 683 AD.

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