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Related: About this forumPalenque's Temple of the Sun.
Ancient city of Palenque boasts remains of a powerful Maya dynasty
The remains of a 'red queen' only the start of outstanding artifacts on display
By Thilini Wijesinhe
Published on Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Situated in the state of Chiapas, around 220 kilometers from San Cristóbal de las Casas and close to Guatemala, Palenque is considered one of the most important Maya cities of the Classic Period, between A.D. 250 and 900.
UNESCO recognized the Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque as a World Heritage Site in 1987. The archaeological zone, which has many well-preserved structures, is amid lush green surroundings and is perhaps one of the most beautiful ancient Maya cities in present-day Mexico.
The citys original name has been identified as Lakamha (the place of the great waters). It also had several other names, including Na Chán (city of snakes). The territory under its control was called Baakal (bone).
The modern name of Palenque derives from the nearby 16th-century settlement of Santo Domingo de Palenque.
Before it grew into a powerful Maya city, Palenque started out as a village around 150 B.C. The citys golden era is considered to have been during A.D. 600900, when the structures in the citys center were constructed.
The Temple of the Foliated Cross is just one part of a complex of temples.
More:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/palenque-boasts-remains-of-maya-dynasty/
Also posted in Anthropology:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/12297249
More images of Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque:
https://tinyurl.com/4srurxe2
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Palenque's Temple of the Sun. (Original Post)
Judi Lynn
Jul 2021
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cachukis
(2,231 posts)1. One of the most magnificent archeological sites in the world.
Spent three weeks there in 1978. Ongas.
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abqtommy
(14,118 posts)3. Thanks, I love this stuff!
sinkingfeeling
(51,444 posts)4. Loved it and Tikal.