A Late Classic (A.D. 600–900) Maya vase from the Peten region of Guatemala portrays a king and queen (above, center) preparing to perform a ceremonial dance. Both royal figures wear feather ...

Jade Skirt: The gods and spirits are so important to my people, the Maya. The king is our head priest and he can speak directly to the gods. With the help of other high-ranking priests, he makes ...

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Each of the ancient Maya cities was ruled by a different king or queen. The Maya believed these rulers had to keep the gods happy. Pakal ruled for 68 years from 615-683 AD, the fifth longest of any ...

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