 The
Palacio's northeastern corner
|
 An atmospheric mist comes over the mountains of
Palenque.
|
 Temple 13 (right) is situated next to the Temple
of Inscriptions.
|
 Looking toward the Temple of the Sun in the
distance, with Temple of Inscriptions in the center, and Temple 13 on the
right
|
 Temple 12
|
 Some restoration was being done at the Temple of
Inscriptions.
|
 Some fellow travelers taking a break on the steps
of the Palacio
|
 The crypt and sarcophagus of Lord Pacal can still
be found inside the Templo de Inscripciones.
|
 Parts of the Palacio were actually built at
different times, and formed a complex of living and administrative
structures for the Mayan Pacal.
|
 Pagoda-like watchtower atop the Palacio
|
 It's speculated that the Tower was used either as
a sentinel post, or as an observatory.
|
 One of many connecting rooms and courtyards in
the Palacio
|
 One of a group of Mexican military men with some
free time, strolls on top of the Palacio. There is a military base nearby.
|
 Standing at approximately 80 feet, the Temple of
Inscriptions is the highest structure at Palenque.
|
 The Rio Otulum flows through the ruins of
Palenque.
|
 As we awoke to the morning mist, we listened for
howler monkeys and other sounds of the jungle.
|
 View from right outside our room at the Mision
Hotel at Palenque
|
 Couple ascending the steps to Templo XII
|
 The first structures of El Palacio were built by
Pacal around 615 to 683 A.D.
|
 Various structures of the Palace were used for
different ritual ceremonies.
|
 Templo 12 is the first structure that you will
see as you enter the site.
|
 The ball court, with part of the Northern Group
in the background
|
 Dave doing his photography thing at the top of
the steps of the Palace
|
 Onsite map of Palenque ruins
|
The
Palacio's northeastern corner
An atmospheric mist comes over the mountains of
Palenque.
Temple 13 (right) is situated next to the Temple
of Inscriptions.
Looking toward the Temple of the Sun in the
distance, with Temple of Inscriptions in the center, and Temple 13 on the
right
Temple 12
Some restoration was being done at the Temple of
Inscriptions.
Some fellow travelers taking a break on the steps
of the Palacio
The crypt and sarcophagus of Lord Pacal can still
be found inside the Templo de Inscripciones.
Parts of the Palacio were actually built at
different times, and formed a complex of living and administrative
structures for the Mayan Pacal.
Pagoda-like watchtower atop the Palacio
It's speculated that the Tower was used either as
a sentinel post, or as an observatory.
One of many connecting rooms and courtyards in
the Palacio
One of a group of Mexican military men with some
free time, strolls on top of the Palacio. There is a military base nearby.
Standing at approximately 80 feet, the Temple of
Inscriptions is the highest structure at Palenque.
The Rio Otulum flows through the ruins of
Palenque.
As we awoke to the morning mist, we listened for
howler monkeys and other sounds of the jungle.
View from right outside our room at the Mision
Hotel at Palenque
Couple ascending the steps to Templo XII
The first structures of El Palacio were built by
Pacal around 615 to 683 A.D.
Various structures of the Palace were used for
different ritual ceremonies.
Templo 12 is the first structure that you will
see as you enter the site.
The ball court, with part of the Northern Group
in the background
Dave doing his photography thing at the top of
the steps of the Palace
Onsite map of Palenque ruins