National Geographic History - USA (2022-05 & 2022-06)

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THE PALENQUE


COMPLEX


The city was structured around the


palace, a large central building, which


was the seat of power of the ruling


dynasty. Around it stood dynastic


mausoleums and temples dedicated


to the great deities.


CROSS GROUP
1 TEMPLE OF THE CROSS
2 TEMPLE OF THE FOLIATED CROSS
3 TEMPLE OF THE SUN
4 TEMPLE XIX
5 TEMPLE XX

ILUSTRATION: TRASANCOS 3D

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