Pakal reigned 615–683 CEReputable sourceWell documented
Palenque and Pakal the Great
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What happened
In the western city of Palenque, K'inich Janaab' Pakal reigned for nearly 70 years and raised exquisite temples. His tomb, deep inside the Temple of the Inscriptions, was discovered intact in 1952, its lid carved with a masterpiece of Maya art.
Why it matters
Pakal's Palenque produced some of the finest architecture and inscriptions of the Maya world — and one of archaeology's most spectacular royal tombs.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Palenque · Reputable source