MAYAN CITIES |
Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, View of Pacal's palace and pyramid tomb
MAYAN CITIES |
Palenque, View of Pacal's palace and pyramid tomb
One of the greatest centers of high classic Mayan architecture, Palenque lies at the north-western edge of the Mayan area, and is unusual and unique in style and structure. The city was settled as early as 200 A.D., but enjoyed it's greatest cultural efflorescence under the reign of Pacal and his descendants from the 5th to the 7th centuries.
| View of Pacal's Pyramid and a small stone altar seen from the entry to the site |  |
| View of the small temple near the entry, showing typical Mayan vault construction |  |
| A classical ceramic jar from the Usumacinta river region, depicting gods and hieroglyphics |  |
| View of the ceramic bust of Pacal, which was found in the tomb below the great pyramid |  |
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