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]

11-1984

Alt Text: Large stepped stone pyramid with structure on top. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions.
Palenque [photo 02]

11-1984

Alt Text: Large stepped stone pyramid with structure on top and plaza in front. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions.
Palenque [photo 03]

11-1984

Alt Text: Interior view of a stone tunnel with steps. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions, Stairway to Crypt.
Palenque [photo 04]

11-1984

Alt Text: Interior view of large stone slab with carvings. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Inscriptions, Pakal's Tomb.
Palenque [photo 05]

11-1984

Alt Text: Large stone complex of buildings with the central building with a tower. Description: Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal).
Palenque [photo 06]

11-1984

Alt Text: Stone building complex with a rectangle shaped grass area in the center. Description: Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), West Court.
Palenque [photo 07]

11-1984

Alt Text: View of a grass plaza with stepped stone sides and a structure with windows or doorways. Description: Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), East Court.
Palenque [photo 08]

11-1984

Alt Text: Large carved stone panel with several huminoids in profile. Description: Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), East Court, Left Stair Panel.
Palenque [photo 09]

11-1984

Alt Text: Group of stone structures on a forested hillside. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Cross.
Palenque [photo 10]

11-1984

Alt Text: Stepped stone structure with windows or doorways surrounded by forest. Description: Palenque, Temple XIV.
Palenque [photo 11]

11-1984

Alt Text: View of several people climbing stairs to a stone building on a hill. The building has windows or doors with a structure on top of the roof. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Sun.
Palenque [photo 12]

11-1984

Alt Text: Closeup view of a couple of carved stone glyphs. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Sun, Wall Plaque.
Palenque [photo 13]

11-1984

Alt Text: View of stone structure located on top of a hill. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Cross.
Palenque [photo 14]

11-1984

Alt Text: Closeup view of large stone structure with tower and door or windows. Description: Palenque, The Palace of Palenque (Royal Home of Pakal), Tower.
Palenque [photo 15]

11-1984

Alt Text: View of a complex with several stone structures. Some include steps and others have large structures with doors or windows surrounded by forest. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Sun and Temple XIV.
Palenque [photo 16]

11-1984

Alt Text: View of several stone structures some with stairs and some with regularly spaced doors or windows. Description: Palenque, Temple of the Counts, North Temples, and Ball Court.