The first, Stone Hand Jaguar, spent decades making courtesy calls throughout the Maya lowlands. The reconstructed burial of a Snake king, thought to be Claw of Fire, who died in 697, includes jade ...
R esearchers in Guatemala have uncovered a royal Maya tomb that may have belonged to a “previously unknown” king. Dating to 350 C.E., during the Maya classic period, the tomb is full of ...
Who was Pakal the great? Explore the life of K'inich Janaab Pakal, the longest reigning Maya king in history. What happened to the Mayas? Discover what happened to the Maya people and explore some ...
Jade Skirt: The gods and spirits are so important to my people, the Maya. The king is our head priest and he can speak directly to the gods. With the help of other high-ranking priests ...