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Palenque, State Chiapas, México Great Palace: House E, Oval Palace Tablet Late Classic (600-900 AD) Ca. 650-660 AD, Ŧ K'inich Janaab Pakal I (615-683 AD) |
Comments: This
tablet was set in the wall above the ruler's throne. 12-year-old K'inich Janaab Pakal on a throne in the shape of a two- headed jaguar (see free-standing one) receiving the ceremonial headdress from his mother and royal regent Lady Sak K'uk in 615 AD. |
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