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The Temple of the Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico. [Credit: Courtesy of Shostal—EB Inc.
& C. Reyes]
Ruined ancient Mayan city of the Late Classic Period (&circa; &AD; 600–900) in what is now Chiapas state, Mexico. It is considered the most beautiful of Mayan sites. The Palenque builders designed temple pyramids and palaces with mansard-style roofs and walls embellished with delicate stucco reliefs of rulers, gods, and ceremonies. The principal structure is the palace, a labyrinth of galleries with interior courts and a four-story square tower. The great Temple of the Inscriptions is noted for its hieroglyphics and a vast funerary crypt, filled with jade, that was discovered in 1952. The city's ruins were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
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