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Visit Palenque

MEXICO

Palenque, an ancient Mayan city in Mexico, is famous for its well-preserved temples and intricate stone carvings that provide valuable insights into the Mayan civilization.

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Palenque

Palenque was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the seventh century CE. After its decline it was absorbed into the jungle, but has been excavated and restored and is now a famous archaeological site attracting thousands of visitors. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas, located about 130 km south of Ciudad del Carmen about 150 meters above sea-level.

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