#Maya art

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Jade Mosaic Mask Discovered in Maya King's Royal Tomb

Revealing rare treasures and royal lineage.

A Tulane University archaeologist has recently discovered an ancient Maya tomb dating back 1,700 years at the site of Chochkitam in Guatemala near the borders of Mexico and Belize.

The tomb’s remarkable funeral offerings, such as a mosaic jade mask, rare mollusk shells, and writings carved in human femur bones, provide valuable insights into Maya civilization. The discovery includes depictions of a previously unknown king believed to be holding a jade mask similar to the one found in the tomb.

Hieroglyphs on the artifact are thought to connect the ruler to the Maya states of Tikal and Teotihuacan, providing historical and genealogical information.

This discovery is like winning the lottery in terms of information. It opens a window into an obscure time we have little texts about. The newly discovered tomb from the Maya classic period, dating from 250-900 AD, is a significant find given the limited remnants from this era, primarily affected by looting.

The tomb, located just 2 meters away from where looters had previously stopped, is remarkably well-preserved, with minimal damage aside from the natural decay and the collapse of the stone ceiling. This fortunate preservation provides archaeologists with a rare opportunity to explore the rich history and offerings within the tomb.

Estrada-Belli, a research assistant professor in the Tulane University School of Liberal Arts, said, “That was the first amazing thing about it. It was fortunate.”

Lidar technology played a crucial role in the tomb’s discovery by enabling archaeologists to detect looters’ tunnels and map the jungle floor precisely. This advanced technology, akin to ‘taking x-rays of the jungle floor,’ revolutionizes archaeological exploration, allowing researchers to navigate more efficiently through dense vegetation.

The tomb’s contents, including over 16 rare spondylus shells, provide valuable insights into ancient Maya practices, emphasizing their significance in royal contexts as symbols of wealth and elements used in religious and sacrificial ceremonies.

The relics from the tomb, dating back to 350 CE, establish a historical link between Tikal and the central Mexican site of Teotihuacan. This connection sheds light on the cultural exchanges and influences between Maya rulers and the wider Mesoamerican region during the Maya classic period.

The tomb’s contents, including a mosaic jade mask and hieroglyphs carved on human femur bones, offer insights into religious practices and royal lineage, enriching our understanding of ancient Maya civilization. The discovery at Chochkitam, after a century since Fran Blom’s initial exploration, underscores the significance of continued archaeological efforts.

Estrada-Belli said the next stage in his work at the site will be to conduct DNA testing on the bones and maybe uncover additional essential contents buried within the abandoned pyramid.

By Amit Malewar.

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#WorldCoatiDay:

Coati effigy whistling vessel (vasija silbadora) Maya, Kaminaljuyu, Guatemala Preclassic, c. 1000 BCE - 250 CE H 16 x W 30.5 cm Museo Nazionale di Archeologia e Etnologia, Guatemala

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Repostober 23. A vector travel poster.

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The full line up of Team Timepiece

Maya the Mudkip- @shadisaa

Chandan the Chikorita- /ThatWierdo

Seraphim “Sera” the “Skitty”- Myself

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some ancient mesoamerican ladies!!

1. wife of Lord Chan Muwan from mural in Bonampak, Chiapas

2. my interpretation (with many creative liberties) of the Great Goddess of Teotihuacán

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a series of doodles

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looks exactly the same as when my wife brings me a little treat home from the store

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this place is so fruity!

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hola

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OBJECTION! - Ace Attorney, but in Legos that I 3D modeled myself

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These attorneys sure are ace or smth idk

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Archaeologists Find Maya Warrior Head Sculpture in Mexico

Archaeological rescue work ahead of the Maya Train construction has turned up another remarkable find in Chichén Itzá – a well-preserved sculpture of a Maya warrior head in a helmet shaped like a feathered serpent with open jaws.

The head was discovered on Tuesday in Maudslay’s Temple 6, in the Casa Colorada complex of Chichén Itzá, in Yucatán, as part of the Program for the Improvement of Archaeological Zones (Promeza).

The 33 centimeter-high sculpture appears to date from the earliest period of habitation of Chichén Itzá.

“It was customary to represent warriors with a headdress, with a kind of helmet,” he said. “In this case it is a snake figure from which the face of this character emerges, and a feathered headdress, so it is probably alluding to Kukulcán, the feathered serpent of the Maya.”

Just last week, INAH archaeologists discovered a circular temple dedicated to Kukulcán at the El Tigre site in Campeche, also as part of Promeza works associated with the Maya Train construction.

Prieto Hernández used his presentation at the morning press conference to give updates on other Promeza projects, including conservation work at the Xelhá site on the coast of Quintana Roo.

The site is around 1,300 years old, and its name means “Entrance to the Water” in the Mayan language. It was the principal port of the Cobá kingdom in the years 250-600 A.D., but fell into rapid decline after diseases introduced by the Spanish conquest all but wiped out the native inhabitants.

Prieto Hernández insisted that Promeza projects are helping to give today’s Maya communities new contact with their past – although the Maya Train has also been controversial among Indigenous communities for its impact on the natural environment and their way of life.

As of Nov. 9, Prieto Hernández said that archaeological salvage work on the seven sections of the Maya Train had recovered 57,146 building structures, 1,925 movable artifacts, 660 human burials and 2,252 natural features associated with human settlements.

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#Baturday 🦇:

Vessel with Bat Heads

Maya: Guatemala, Alta Verapaz, Cobán or vicinity, 650–850 CE

Slip-painted ceramic

6 × 7 × 7 in. (15.24 × 17.78 × 17.78 cm)

LACMA M.90.168.18

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His silly rabbit

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so i’ve been gaming

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miles edgeworth and the concept of fast food