Palenque

The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. 799 AD. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas, about 81 miles south of Ciudad del Carmen. It contains some of the finest architecture, sculpture, roof comb and bas-relief carvings that the Mayas produced. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its significance.

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Palenque [photo 01]

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Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions.
Palenque [photo 02]

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Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions.
Palenque [photo 03]

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Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions, Stairway to Crypt.
Palenque [photo 04]

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Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions, Pakal's Tomb.
Palenque [photo 05]

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Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal).
Palenque [photo 06]

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Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), West Court.
Palenque [photo 07]

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Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), East Court.
Palenque [photo 08]

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Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), East Court, Left Stair Panel.
Palenque [photo 09]

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Palenque, Temple of the Cross.
Palenque [photo 10]

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Palenque, Temple XIV.
Palenque [photo 11]

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Palenque, Temple of the Sun.
Palenque [photo 12]

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Palenque, Temple of the Sun, Wall Plaque.
Palenque [photo 13]

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Palenque, Temple of the Cross.
Palenque [photo 14]

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Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), Tower.
Palenque [photo 15]

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Palenque, Temple of the Sun and Temple XIV.
Palenque [photo 16]

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