Palenque Ruin Site Chiapas State, Mexico
Palenque's Temple of the Inscriptions
above the tomb of Pacal,II ruler from
615 AD to 683 AD
above the tomb of Pacal,II ruler from
615 AD to 683 AD
Palenque Ruin Site view of the complex called the Palace from the Temple of
the Cross
the Cross
Views of Palenque's temples from the Temple of the Cross
View of temple XIV from the Temple of the
Cross
Cross
Palenque, an
ancient Mayan
city, was at its
height from 450
AD to 900 AD
ancient Mayan
city, was at its
height from 450
AD to 900 AD
Palenque, named by the Spanish is a stone, city built by the Mayans between the
3rd and 9th centuries AD near the Usumacinta River in Mexico's southern most State
of Chiapas.
Palenque was once the regional Mayan political center which reached its population
maximum between 600Ad and 800 AD. The population reached 8000 people. The
city was abandoned by 900 AD for unknown reasons.
The town of Palenque occupies a hillside a few miles from the site where ADO bus
service is available as is other services and tours to nearby sites such as
Bonampak and Yaxchilan. Tours also leave the area for the cascades of Agua
Azule and the ruin site of Tonina.
White collective taxi vans make runs to the ruin about every 15 minutes and cost 10
Pesos. The collective vans round the rotary at the Cabeza Maya, a large sculptured
head at the entrance to the town.
Campgrounds, hotels, and posadas are plentiful in the town of 85,000 with
campgrounds and inns on the entrance road to the ruin.
3rd and 9th centuries AD near the Usumacinta River in Mexico's southern most State
of Chiapas.
Palenque was once the regional Mayan political center which reached its population
maximum between 600Ad and 800 AD. The population reached 8000 people. The
city was abandoned by 900 AD for unknown reasons.
The town of Palenque occupies a hillside a few miles from the site where ADO bus
service is available as is other services and tours to nearby sites such as
Bonampak and Yaxchilan. Tours also leave the area for the cascades of Agua
Azule and the ruin site of Tonina.
White collective taxi vans make runs to the ruin about every 15 minutes and cost 10
Pesos. The collective vans round the rotary at the Cabeza Maya, a large sculptured
head at the entrance to the town.
Campgrounds, hotels, and posadas are plentiful in the town of 85,000 with
campgrounds and inns on the entrance road to the ruin.
Friar Diego de Landa (1524-1579) described the city in 1567 writings available in a book at
Palenque's museum bookstore: "Yucatan Before And After The Conquest. "
Occupied from 100 AD, the sites Classic Period buildings seen today took shape between 600 AD
and 800 AD.
Legend and stone inscription suggest that the first inhabitants were Olmec people.
Palenque's museum bookstore: "Yucatan Before And After The Conquest. "
Occupied from 100 AD, the sites Classic Period buildings seen today took shape between 600 AD
and 800 AD.
Legend and stone inscription suggest that the first inhabitants were Olmec people.
Temple of the Cross
View of the Palace from the steps
of temple XII. (The Skull)
of temple XII. (The Skull)
Palenque's most notable leader was 7 Th Century ruler K'inich Hanab Pakal II who ruled from 615 to 683
AD. He built the so-called Temple of the Inscriptions dedicated in 692 atop the pyramid that would later
enclose his tomb.
After the decline of the center the area farmers continued to live in the valley below the city but according to
reports the area was nearly deserted when the Spanish arrived in 1520.
American travel writer John Lloyd Stephens and English artist Frederick Catherwood made trips to the
area in 1839 and 1842, documenting the sites with text and drawings in their publication, "Incidents of
Travel In The Yucatan" published in 1843.
Controlled archaeology commenced with a Tulane University expedition headed by Franz Blom in
1923. Later Mexican researchers headed by Albert Ruiz Lhuillier working from 1949 to 1952 would
discover the tomb of Pakal at the ground level within the pyramidal platform supporting the Temple of
the Inscriptions. Scientific work continues within the site which is presently 10% excavated and
stabilized.
1923. Later Mexican researchers headed by Albert Ruiz Lhuillier working from 1949 to 1952 would
discover the tomb of Pakal at the ground level within the pyramidal platform supporting the Temple of
the Inscriptions. Scientific work continues within the site which is presently 10% excavated and
stabilized.
Bus: ADO Station in Palenque
Camping: Maya Bell RV and Camping Park
Phone: 011-52- 916-345-0798
Palenque View, The Palace, a 5th century building
complex used for ceremonial functions and living space
complex used for ceremonial functions and living space
Temple of the Sun from the steps of
the Temple of the Cross.
the Temple of the Cross.
Temple of the Inscriptions
Palenque
Palanque is an
ancient Mayan city
in what is now
Chiapas State of
Mexico.
Palenque was first
settled in 100 AD
and reached its
height between 450
AD and 900 AD
After 900 AD the
city was abandoned
for reasons
unknown
Palanque is an
ancient Mayan city
in what is now
Chiapas State of
Mexico.
Palenque was first
settled in 100 AD
and reached its
height between 450
AD and 900 AD
After 900 AD the
city was abandoned
for reasons
unknown
Palenque's Temple of
the Inscriptions as seen
from the Palace
the Inscriptions as seen
from the Palace
Palenque Hotels
Hotel Canada is a handy place just a short walk from the Cabeza Maya statue where white vans make frequent runs
to the ruins Other hotels are located in the are called the Canada ( pronounced Canyada) ranging from 350 to 1000
pesos per night. El Chechen Hotel, WiFi, hot water, air conditioning, TV 350 pesos multi-night 300
Hostel Yaxkin 300 pesos, private, restaurant, bar, in the Canada
See more lodging details, link below
Hotel Canada is a handy place just a short walk from the Cabeza Maya statue where white vans make frequent runs
to the ruins Other hotels are located in the are called the Canada ( pronounced Canyada) ranging from 350 to 1000
pesos per night. El Chechen Hotel, WiFi, hot water, air conditioning, TV 350 pesos multi-night 300
Hostel Yaxkin 300 pesos, private, restaurant, bar, in the Canada
See more lodging details, link below
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Palenque Ruin Site Chiapas State, Mexico is perhaps the
most beautiful ruin in Mexico. The site was an important
Mayan political center that reached its height between 600Ad
and 800 AD. The city was abandoned by 900 AD and was
deserted when the Spanish arrived.
most beautiful ruin in Mexico. The site was an important
Mayan political center that reached its height between 600Ad
and 800 AD. The city was abandoned by 900 AD and was
deserted when the Spanish arrived.
Palenque Ruin Site
Chiapas State, Mexico
Chiapas State, Mexico
Palenque Ruin Site Chiapas
State, Mexico
State, Mexico
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Palenque's Temple the
Palace as seen from the
Temple of the Skull
Palace as seen from the
Temple of the Skull
Palenque's Temple
called the Palace, thought
to be an observatory
called the Palace, thought
to be an observatory
The collective vans round the rotary at
the Cabeza Maya, a large sculptured
head at the entrance to the town.
the Cabeza Maya, a large sculptured
head at the entrance to the town.
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