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Palenque, a captivating archaeological site located in the Chiapas state of Mexico, is an extraordinary testament to the ancient Mayan civilization

Background imagePalenque Collection: The Facade Of The Palace At Palenque, Southern Mexico In The 19th Century Before Its Restoration

The Facade Of The Palace At Palenque, Southern Mexico In The 19th Century Before Its Restoration. From Am

Background imagePalenque Collection: Jade mask with mor-of-pearl for eyes from Palenque, Mexico

Jade mask with mor-of-pearl for eyes from Palenque, Mexico
Maya civilization, Mexico, 7th-10th century A.D. Jade mask with mother-of-pearl for the eyes. From Palenque

Background imagePalenque Collection: Maya palace of Palenque. Engraving 19th c

Maya palace of Palenque. Engraving 19th c
Mayan Civilization. Palenque Palace, built in the Late Classic period (600-900 AD). Reconstruction by R. Cant󠩮 M鸩 co a trav鳠 de los siglos, 1884. Litography

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Maya calendar with glyphs. Maya art. MEXICO. CHIAPAS. Palenque. INAH Palenque Museum

Background imagePalenque Collection: Illustration of Mayan pyramid The Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque

Illustration of Mayan pyramid The Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque

Background imagePalenque Collection: Pyramid and Temple-of-the-Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico, 7th century

Pyramid and Temple-of-the-Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico, 7th century
Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico. This pyramid topped with a temple is an example of classical Mayan architecture

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenque Archeological site. Palace. Mexico

Palenque Archeological site. Palace. Mexico
Pre-Columbian Art. Maya. Mexico. 7th - 8th centuries. Palenque Archaeological Site, set of buildings constructed on an artificial platform. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. State of Chiapas

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico. Palenque. Temple of the Inscriptions

Mexico. Palenque. Temple of the Inscriptions
Temple of the Inscriptions. MEXICO. CHIAPAS. Palenque. Late classic period. Temple built on a 9-level step pyramid. Maya art

Background imagePalenque Collection: Illustration of Temple of the Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico

Illustration of Temple of the Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mayan Wall Sculpture, Mexico - Palenque archaeological site - Stone with non-coded hieroglyphics

Mayan Wall Sculpture, Mexico - Palenque archaeological site - Stone with non-coded hieroglyphics

Background imagePalenque Collection: View of Palenque

View of Palenque

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Palenque

Background imagePalenque Collection: Templo de las Inscripciones, Palenque

Templo de las Inscripciones, Palenque
Burial monument in the jungle forest

Background imagePalenque Collection: Francisco de Goya, Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro

Francisco de Goya, Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro embolado (The Moors Use Donkeys as a Barrier to Defend Themselves against the Bull Whose Horns have been Tipped with)

Background imagePalenque Collection: The facade of the palace at Palenque, southern Mexico (engraving)

The facade of the palace at Palenque, southern Mexico (engraving)
KW1078100 The facade of the palace at Palenque, southern Mexico (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The facade of the palace at Palenque)

Background imagePalenque Collection: ANTIQUITIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA: Specimen of Stucco Relief-Work found at Palenque

ANTIQUITIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA: Specimen of Stucco Relief-Work found at Palenque, Chiapes, 1881

Background imagePalenque Collection: MEXICO: PALENQUE, 1880s. The palace at the seventh century Mayan ruins of Palenque, Mexico

MEXICO: PALENQUE, 1880s. The palace at the seventh century Mayan ruins of Palenque, Mexico. Photographed by Alfred Percival Maudslay, 1883-1890

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenuqe, Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque, also anciently known as Lakamha, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. AD 799

Background imagePalenque Collection: Old ruins in National Park of Palenque, Mexico

Old ruins in National Park of Palenque, Mexico

Background imagePalenque Collection: Old ruins in National Park of Palenque, Mexico

Old ruins in National Park of Palenque, Mexico

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mayan ruins of Palenque

Mayan ruins of Palenque

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mayan pyramid in Palenque, Mexico

Mayan pyramid in Palenque, Mexico

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenque Maya Observation Tower, Palace Courtyard

Palenque Maya Observation Tower, Palace Courtyard
Four-story stone tower known as The Observation Tower, within the palace complex of the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenque Maya Observation Tower, Palace Courtyard

Palenque Maya Observation Tower, Palace Courtyard
Four-story stone tower known as The Observation Tower, within the palace complex of the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imagePalenque Collection: Uruguay - Palenque Gaucho by J M Blanes

Uruguay - Palenque Gaucho by J M Blanes
A Uruguayan Palenque Gaucho Date: circa 1902

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas province, Palenque. The Palace

Mexico, Chiapas province, Palenque. The Palace

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas province, Palenque. Temple of the Inscriptions

Mexico, Chiapas province, Palenque. Temple of the Inscriptions

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Group of the Cross

Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Group of the Cross

Background imagePalenque Collection: Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Background imagePalenque Collection: North America, Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque the palace

North America, Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque the palace
North America, Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. the palace

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Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. Mayan stele in the Palace courtyard; Palenque Ruins

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Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. Mayan Temple of Inscriptions towers over the Palace; Palenque Ruins

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Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. Mayan Temple of the Sun; Palenque Ruins

Background imagePalenque Collection: Pyramids and Temple-of-the-Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico. Classical Mayan architecture

Pyramids and Temple-of-the-Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico. Classical Mayan architecture

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas State, Palenque

Mexico, Chiapas State, Palenque 7th Century, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, Mayan archaeological site, Temple of Count

Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, Mayan archaeological site, Temple of Count UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, Mayan archaeological site, Temple of Inscriptions

Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, Mayan archaeological site, Temple of Inscriptions UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imagePalenque Collection: Tunisia, Dougga, Roman ruins at the Capitol

Tunisia, Dougga, Roman ruins at the Capitol
Tunisia - Dougga (Thugga, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1997). Roman ruins, the Capitol (Capitolium), 2nd century

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas State, Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque archaeological site

Mexico, Chiapas State, Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque archaeological site
Mexico - Maya civilization - Chiapas State - Palenque archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987) - Temple of Inscriptions

Background imagePalenque Collection: Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, relief with Pacal ascending throne at Mayan archaeological site

Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, relief with Pacal ascending throne at Mayan archaeological site UNESCO World Heritage Site, 29th July, 615




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Palenque, a captivating archaeological site located in the Chiapas state of Mexico, is an extraordinary testament to the ancient Mayan civilization. As you explore Palenque Xtraterrestrial, also known as the Mayan ruins of Palenque, you will be transported back in time to a world filled with awe-inspiring wonders. One of the most iconic structures within this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Temple of the Cross. Its intricate carvings and imposing presence leave visitors mesmerized by its grandeur. Nearby, an anthropomorphic head stands as a haunting reminder of sacrificial rituals that once took place here. As you wander through these sacred grounds, fragments of relief sculptures offer glimpses into Mayan life. One such fragment depicts the leg of a priest, showcasing their importance and influence within society. The Maya palace itself is adorned with engravings from the 19th century that depict scenes from daily life during this era. The significance of time becomes apparent when encountering the Maya calendar at Palenque. This complex system served as a guide for agricultural cycles and celestial events – a testament to their advanced understanding of astronomy. Venturing further into Palenque reveals another architectural marvel: The Temple of Inscriptions. This monumental structure houses inscriptions detailing historical events and serves as a tomb for one of Palenque's notable rulers. Surrounded by lush greenery in Palenque National Park, this archaeological site offers not only historical intrigue but also natural beauty. Located in North America's Campeche region, it attracts visitors from all over who are eager to immerse themselves in its rich history. Amongst these ancient ruins stands a monolithic statue carved out of porphyry - representing divinity from Yucatan - serving as yet another reminder that there is still much we have yet to uncover about this fascinating civilization. Palenque invites us on an unforgettable journey through time.