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'''Palenque''' is one of the most important ancient [[Maya]] cities. Palenque contains some of the finest architecture, sculpture, and bas-relief carvings the Maya produced. The site is listed as a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]]. | '''Palenque''' is one of the most important ancient [[Maya]] cities. Palenque contains some of the finest architecture, sculpture, and bas-relief carvings the Maya produced. The site is listed as a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]]. | ||
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*[[Calakmul]] | *[[Calakmul]] | ||
*[[Chichen Itza]] | *[[Chichen Itza]] | ||
*[[Edzna]] | *[[Edzna]] | ||
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*[http://www.mesoweb.com/palenque/ Palenque] | *[http://www.mesoweb.com/palenque/ Palenque] | ||
| − | *[http://www.crystalinks.com/pyramidmesoamerica.html Pyramids of Mesoamerica] | + | *[http://www.crystalinks.com/pyramidmesoamerica.html Pyramids of Mesoamerica] Crystallinks by Ellie Crystal. |
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Latest revision as of 17:56, August 8, 2016
Palenque is one of the most important ancient Maya cities. Palenque contains some of the finest architecture, sculpture, and bas-relief carvings the Maya produced. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Important structures at Palenque include:
- The Palace
- The Temple of Inscriptions
- The Temples of the Cross group
See also
External links
- Palenque
- Pyramids of Mesoamerica Crystallinks by Ellie Crystal.
