Chiapas, and Yucatán, by John Lloyd Stephens. A lawyer ostensibly on a mission for the U.S. State Department, Stephens, in 1839, went in search of Mayan ruins, which were then all but unknown.

The Maya civilization, one of the most sophisticated pre-Columbian cultures, flourished across present-day Mexico, Guatemala, ...

The palace is the largest, most well-preserved structure within the ruins of the site ... Palenque, the ancient Maya city now known as the state of Chiapas, flourished for centuries.

The construction of elite building stopped after 800, and a gradual population decline ensued. By the time the Spanish got to Chiapas in the 16th century, the Maya had abandoned the city.

Het is een uniek exemplaar binnen de Maya architectuur. The archaeological site of Palenque in the state of Chiapas is one of the most outstanding Classic period sites of the Maya area, known for its ...

Explore the rich culture of Mexico’s southernmost states, Oaxaca and Chiapas — from historic ruins and colourful cities to diverse landscapes and distinctive food.