| Caption | Aerial photo of the Palenque archaeological zone. Chiapas, Mexico. Clockwise from the Palace in the center are the Temple of the Cross, Temple of the Foliated Cross, temple of the Sun and the tall Temple of Inscriptions. Palenque’s heyday was from 600 to 800 AD. Only 34 of Palenque’s estimated 500 buildings have been excavated. It is not hard to imagine that many of the surrounding forested hills may be temples reclaimed by nature. The lush confines of the site, the intricate stone reliefs and the detailed architectural features make Palenque Mexico’s most scenic and interesting Mayan ruins. |
