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.
Taking A Tour To This Ancient Maya City
Anyone who is interested to visit this ancient Mayan city can take tours to this place which is already a National Park. One can visit the museum in this place where the treasures uncovered in this site are displayed. After visiting the museum, one can opt to go to the jungle and then cross the hanging bridge that's going to take you to a sweet water creek that is popularly known as 'The Queen's Bath'. Also, you can head over to 'The Palace', 'The Temple of the Cross' and the 'Temple of the Inscriptions' which is the most notable plus the primary ancient structure dominating the plaza. The Tumba real or grave of King Pakal (K'nich Kan B'alam) is placed in the 'Temple of the Inscriptions.
Palenque's 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 Complex Palace
The extraordinary palace in the ancient city of Palenque is composed of great structures and an extensive building structure with long rooms and corridors. This is where the ruler of the city resides and where they conduct rituals. In nearly all of the rooms, ornate benches can be found which served as thrones for the rulers. The walls have holes which were thought to be used for pegs that held tapestries, which covered up the doorways and also split up the rooms. The entire Palace was constructed at several different stages. The structures are built at different times and the Tower was last to be built by the Mayans before they abandoned the ancient city. Courtyards, buildings and houses comprised the impressive city.
Palenque's Temple of the Cross
Under the rule of the Great King Pakal II, The Temple of the Cross was built to commemorate the important dates in his life up to his succession to the throne. There are rumors spreading that the King might be actually laid to rest here and not on the Temple of the Inscription. This temple is also in pyramid form. A statue of Kan B'alam is on the top part with his father the first King Pakal in a smaller figure in front. Various other researches nevertheless deemed that the two figures could possibly be both Kan B'alam, one showing him as a young man plus the other as the king. The Tree or the Holy Ceiba can be found between the figures which 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.
Taking A Tour To This Ancient Maya City
Anyone who is interested to visit this ancient Mayan city can take tours to this place which is already a National Park. One can visit the museum in this place where the treasures uncovered in this site are displayed. After visiting the museum, one can opt to go to the jungle and then cross the hanging bridge that's going to take you to a sweet water creek that is popularly known as 'The Queen's Bath'. Also, you can head over to 'The Palace', 'The Temple of the Cross' and the 'Temple of the Inscriptions' which is the most notable plus the primary ancient structure dominating the plaza. The Tumba real or grave of King Pakal (K'nich Kan B'alam) is placed in the 'Temple of the Inscriptions.
Palenque's 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 Complex Palace
The extraordinary palace in the ancient city of Palenque is composed of great structures and an extensive building structure with long rooms and corridors. This is where the ruler of the city resides and where they conduct rituals. In nearly all of the rooms, ornate benches can be found which served as thrones for the rulers. The walls have holes which were thought to be used for pegs that held tapestries, which covered up the doorways and also split up the rooms. The entire Palace was constructed at several different stages. The structures are built at different times and the Tower was last to be built by the Mayans before they abandoned the ancient city. Courtyards, buildings and houses comprised the impressive city.
Palenque's Temple of the Cross
Under the rule of the Great King Pakal II, The Temple of the Cross was built to commemorate the important dates in his life up to his succession to the throne. There are rumors spreading that the King might be actually laid to rest here and not on the Temple of the Inscription. This temple is also in pyramid form. A statue of Kan B'alam is on the top part with his father the first King Pakal in a smaller figure in front. Various other researches nevertheless deemed that the two figures could possibly be both Kan B'alam, one showing him as a young man plus the other as the king. The Tree or the Holy Ceiba can be found between the figures which 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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