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Photo of one of panels in the Temple of the Inscriptions at Palenque, Mexico
Alfred Maudslay1891
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
This is a 19th century photograph by Alfred Maudslay, taken in 1891 at the ancient Maya site of Palenque. It shows one of the inscribed panels in the Temple of the Inscriptions. The highlighted text relates an attack on Palenque by ane enemy ruler in 611 AD.
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- Title: Photo of one of panels in the Temple of the Inscriptions at Palenque, Mexico
- Creator: Alfred P. Maudslay
- Date Created: 1891
- Location Created: Palenque, Mexico
- Type: Photograph
- Rights: British Museum
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