Mystery of the Maya facade; astute detective work gives new meaning to a looted artwork

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The desciphering of a Maya facade which before its looting graced a temple or palace at Placeres, near the better-known site of Calakmul, is discussed. The facade is thought to depict an encounter between the kinds of Calakmul and Tikal, who thought of themselves as the scions of two primordial creation places, "K'an" and "Pu," connected in their time with El Mirador and Teotihuacan.

Written communication, Mexican native peoples, Native Americans (Mexico)

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The once and future Maya

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The impact of the discovery of ancient relics in the Mayan tombs near the ancient city of Cival in Guatemala, on the research into the development of the Mayan civilization is examined.

Science & research, Guatemala, Research, Discovery and exploration, Cemeteries, Mayan culture

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Betraying the Maya

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This article discusses the improper portrayal of ancient peace-loving Mayans as violent people in Mel Gibson's film "Apocalypto."

United States, Public affairs, Social aspects, Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Works, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Gibson, Mel, Apocalypto (Motion picture)

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