In Chiapas Mexico, you can find the archaeological site of Palenque which is located 15 minutes away from the town of Palenque. This site was once inhabited by the Mayans and offers a number of interesting things such as amazing old structures and archaeological finds. The well known ruler of the ancient civilization was The Great King Pakal II.
Tours To The Ancient Maya City Of Palenque
This ancient Maya city is already a National Park. There are packaged tours offered to this place which would give any visitor many amazing glimpses of this long lost city. The uncovered treasures of this place are displayed in the museum. If you are up for some adventure then you can explore the jungle then cross the hanging bridge that is going to take you to a very famous sweet water creek known as 'The Queen's Bath'. Additionally, you can explore 'The Palace', 'The Temple of the Cross' and the 'Temple of the Inscriptions'. The latter mention is the most spectacular as well as the most prominent ancient structure dominating the plaza because this is where the Tumba real or grave of King Pakal (K'nich Kan B'alam) lies.
The Treasures Of The Palenque Museum
In the museum, one can find many treasures and remnant that serve as evidence of this ancient civilization. The well restored throne which was taken from 'The Palace' can be found in the museum. Two of Kan B'alam II's statues from the 'Temple of The Cross' (one is a stucco head and one is a full statue) along with other restored artifacts found in the ancient city are also displayed in the museum.
The Palace Found In The Ancient City Of Palenque
The Palace in this site is a complex building wherein in you can find a lot of long rooms and corridors which divides the place. It was once a residential quarter and a place for ritual for the rulers of the city. In many of the rooms, decorative benches can be found which were almost certainly utilized as thrones. Additionally, there are holes on the walls that could have been employed for pegs that held tapestries, which covered up the entrance doors as well as separated the rooms. The Tower was the last structure built before the Mayans abandoned the ancient city. This impressive structure is comprised of houses, buildings and courtyards. The entire Palace was built at different times and in several stages.
The Temple Of The Cross Complex
It was under the rule of the Great King Pakal II that the Temple Of The Cross was built in order to commemorate the significant dates in his life. Rumors spread that the King may be actually entombed here and not in the Temple of the Inscription which is in pyramid form. On the top part of the pyramid temple, Kan B'alam's statue with his father, the first King Pakal in front, in a smaller figure, can be found. Many other researches nonetheless deemed that the two figures can be both Kan B'alam, one illustrating him as a king and the other as a young man. There's a Holy Ceiba or The Tree stands between the figures; this represents the entrance to the otherworld.
The Temple of the Inscriptions As A Significant Discovery
From the Mesoamerica era, this temple is deemed to be one of the most vital discoveries. Compared to other many other structures, this pyramid is not as dominating as most. However, it is significant as it holds the tomb of The Great Kan B'alam II, one of the most famous Maya rulers. According to history, the king himself started to rule as king when he was just 12 years and ruled the city for 68 years. That's most likely the key reason why his tomb was the most famous in the Maya ruins. The tomb was covered elegantly with 12 feet by 7 feet, 5 ton splendidly adorned sculptured sarcophagus lid. The cover was intensely as well as meticulously etched with the elegantly dressed king moving down into the otherworld.
It takes more than one day to explore the Palenque National Park. In order to really discover and enjoy the beauty of the place and learn more about the ancient civilization, a two or three day tour is highly advised.
Tours To The Ancient Maya City Of Palenque
This ancient Maya city is already a National Park. There are packaged tours offered to this place which would give any visitor many amazing glimpses of this long lost city. The uncovered treasures of this place are displayed in the museum. If you are up for some adventure then you can explore the jungle then cross the hanging bridge that is going to take you to a very famous sweet water creek known as 'The Queen's Bath'. Additionally, you can explore 'The Palace', 'The Temple of the Cross' and the 'Temple of the Inscriptions'. The latter mention is the most spectacular as well as the most prominent ancient structure dominating the plaza because this is where the Tumba real or grave of King Pakal (K'nich Kan B'alam) lies.
The Treasures Of The Palenque Museum
In the museum, one can find many treasures and remnant that serve as evidence of this ancient civilization. The well restored throne which was taken from 'The Palace' can be found in the museum. Two of Kan B'alam II's statues from the 'Temple of The Cross' (one is a stucco head and one is a full statue) along with other restored artifacts found in the ancient city are also displayed in the museum.
The Palace Found In The Ancient City Of Palenque
The Palace in this site is a complex building wherein in you can find a lot of long rooms and corridors which divides the place. It was once a residential quarter and a place for ritual for the rulers of the city. In many of the rooms, decorative benches can be found which were almost certainly utilized as thrones. Additionally, there are holes on the walls that could have been employed for pegs that held tapestries, which covered up the entrance doors as well as separated the rooms. The Tower was the last structure built before the Mayans abandoned the ancient city. This impressive structure is comprised of houses, buildings and courtyards. The entire Palace was built at different times and in several stages.
The Temple Of The Cross Complex
It was under the rule of the Great King Pakal II that the Temple Of The Cross was built in order to commemorate the significant dates in his life. Rumors spread that the King may be actually entombed here and not in the Temple of the Inscription which is in pyramid form. On the top part of the pyramid temple, Kan B'alam's statue with his father, the first King Pakal in front, in a smaller figure, can be found. Many other researches nonetheless deemed that the two figures can be both Kan B'alam, one illustrating him as a king and the other as a young man. There's a Holy Ceiba or The Tree stands between the figures; this represents the entrance to the otherworld.
The Temple of the Inscriptions As A Significant Discovery
From the Mesoamerica era, this temple is deemed to be one of the most vital discoveries. Compared to other many other structures, this pyramid is not as dominating as most. However, it is significant as it holds the tomb of The Great Kan B'alam II, one of the most famous Maya rulers. According to history, the king himself started to rule as king when he was just 12 years and ruled the city for 68 years. That's most likely the key reason why his tomb was the most famous in the Maya ruins. The tomb was covered elegantly with 12 feet by 7 feet, 5 ton splendidly adorned sculptured sarcophagus lid. The cover was intensely as well as meticulously etched with the elegantly dressed king moving down into the otherworld.
It takes more than one day to explore the Palenque National Park. In order to really discover and enjoy the beauty of the place and learn more about the ancient civilization, a two or three day tour is highly advised.
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