A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River. The elegance ...
Each of the ancient Maya cities was ruled by a different king or queen ... The large sarcophagus lid is unique Classic Maya art. It shows Pakal resting on the open jaws of a serpent, showing ...