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Palenque,
State Chiapas, México Great Palace: Tower Late Classic (600-900 AD) Ŧ K'inich K'uk' Balam II (764-783 AD) |
Comments: This high three-storey tower that overlooks the Great Pa- lace complex is unique in the Classic Mayan world. The exact purpose of this structure is unknown. The two most commonly offered expla-nations: astronomical observatory or military-purposed watch-tower. |
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