This is the burial pyramid built for king Pakal. The most important ruler to reign here at Palenque. It is the largest Mayan pyramid tomb found dedicated to a single ruler.
The Mayan Tree of Life which represented North -(up the heavens), South-(down the under world) East and West. This trees branches grow out from the tree and look like a big cross if you look up from underneath.
Amazing plaster work that has survived for hundreds of years. At on time all the structures where intricately decorated and vividly painted.
The design on Pakel's crept cover. Interestingly-there is a model of this down in Roswell, NM at the alien museum. The explanation of this caving they give is quite different from the explanation given by our tour guide. I would be happy to share the vast differences when I get home with anyone who is interested.
A recreation of Pakal's actual crypt. The actual stone crypt is still in a room under the largest pyramid at Palenque.
No comments:
Post a Comment