The Temple of the Inscriptions

The Temple of the Inscriptions is a Mayan pyramid located in Palenque, Mexico, built around 675 CE. It’s famous for its intricate stone carvings and inscriptions that reveal the history and achievements of the Maya ruler Pakal the Great. The temple contains a hidden burial chamber beneath its structure, which was discovered in the 1950s. Its inscriptions provide valuable insights into Mayan politics, mythology, and astronomy, making it one of the most important archaeological sites for understanding ancient Mesoamerican civilization.