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Ruins from the formidable Mayan Empire.
A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between A.D. 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta river. The elegance and craftsmanship of the buildings, as well as the lightness of the sculpted reliefs with their Mayan mythological themes, attest to the creative genius of this civilization.[UNESCO]
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A Mayan archaeological site! Ruins from the formidable Mayan empire. A prime example of a Mayan sa...
The Palace
The Palace and Temple XI are located in the centre of the site. The Palace stands on an artificial platform over 100 m long and 9 m high. Chan Bahlum’s younger brother, Kan Xul, was 57 when he became king. He devoted himself to enlarging the palace and apparently built the four-storey tower in honour of his dead father. The top of the tower is almost at the level of Pacal’s mortuary temple, and on the winter solstice the sun, viewed from here, sets directly above his crypt. Large windows where Maya astronomers could observe and chart the movement of the planets, ancestors of the royal lineage of Palenque, pierce the walls of the tower. Kan-Xul reigned for 18 years before being captured and probably sacrificed by the rulers of Toniná. During his reign Palenque reached its greatest degree of expansion, although recent excavations at the site may prove differently.Are you a business owner? Click Here to promote your business on tripwolf!
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