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

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UP THE HILL
Looking over the lush expanses
of Palenque, the Great Palace
is distinguished by its sturdy
watchtower (left). The Temple
of the Cross (upper right) sits
at the top of a long flight of
steps. Its builders used the hilly
terrain to give the structure a
natural sense of height.
MACDUFF EVERTON/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

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