The archaeological site of Palenque in the state of Chiapas is one of the most outstanding Classic ... as well as the lightness of the sculpted reliefs illustrating Mayan mythology, attest to the ...

one of the next breakthroughs in deciphering the Mayan writing system was recognizing what experts call the emblem glyph—a unique hieroglyph that represents a specific city-state. Tikal’s ...

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 ...

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Palenque, the ancient Maya city now known as the state of Chiapas ... ended with the era of Spanish colonization. The ancient Mayan people were notable for creating unique artwork and architecture ...

(CNN) — Archaeologists working in an ancient Mayan city have unearthed a mysterious 1,700-year-old altar whose bright decorations and grim contents may hold the key to unraveling the complex ...