Palenque

The Palace

The Palace is very complex.

It is divided into 4 main courtyards.

It had a tower. Lots of art. It was the central

complex.

The Temple of Inscriptions

Built for K'inich Janaab' Pakal.

Has many inscription tablets.

It is a tomb for him. An eight-stepped

pyramid. Largest pyramid at

Palenque.

Pakal the Great

Reigned for 68 years. Most famous ruler of

Palenque. His name means

“shield” Ruled when he was

12 Built most of the

great buildings.

The Main Plaza

Near a small group of temples.

Has many aqueducts. Art carvings all over

it.

The ball court is here Palace is located

here.

Temples of Cross

The Temple of the Sun.

The Temple of the Cross.

The Temple of the Foliated Cross.

Each has a carved relief.

A set of temples.

Mayans

Divided into big city-states.

Developed a hieroglyphic system.

Had blood sacrifices

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