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Pakal Plaque

Pakal Plaque

This detailed plaque carving depicts Pakal the Great, a famous leader of the Maya city, Palenque. Pacal, or Pakal, was king for 68 years, longer than any other ruler in the ancient Mayan world, and he was responsible for building many of Palenque's most impressive...

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Serpent Offering Plaque

Serpent Offering Plaque

This figure of a seated Maya making an offering is a typical scene found at many Mayan sites - mostly dating from around 400 to 600 AD. The figure giving the offering is likely to be the Mayan god Yum Kaax, the lord of the forest. He was seen as a protector of hunters...

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