Palenque
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Palenque was a prominent Maya city-state located in the modern Mexican state of Chiapas. It is renowned for its sophisticated architecture and the tomb of K'inich Janaab' Pakal in the Temple of the Inscriptions. The site is situated near the Usumacinta River and was abandoned around the 8th century.
Statistics
Area
2.03 km²
Population
7,258