Pyramid and Temple-of-the-Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico, 7th century. Artist: Unknown

Pyramid and Temple-of-the-Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico, 7th century. Artist: Unknown

1-156-384 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque, Mexico. This pyramid topped with a temple is an example of classical Mayan architecture. Within the pyramid a chamber was discovered housing the sarcophagus of Pacal the Great, a king who ruled from 615-683.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Pacal the Great: Mayan: King

Geographic Hierarchy

World North and Central America Mexico Chiapas Palenque

  1. 17 39 00 N , 092 01 00 W

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Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3699x2846
File Size : 30,842kb


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  1. 000979
  1. 000979
  1. 0390003139
  1. 1-156-384
  1. 1156384
  1. 3139

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