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  1. Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient altar deep in the Guatemalan jungle—possibly tied to a dramatic Mayan tale of conquest and power. The “Altar of the Storm God” may reshape how we understand the political history of the Maya civilization.

    A reminder that the Earth still holds secrets waiting to be revealed.

    @goodnews

    #GoodNews #MayanHistory #Archaeology #AncientCivilizations #HistoricalDiscovery
    thedebrief.org/altar-of-the-st

  2. #OnThisDay, 23 Dec 604, Yohl Ik'nal becomes queen of the Mayan city-state of Palenque, ruling it in her own right. She is the first recorded Mayan regnant queen.

    #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #MayanHistory #RegnantWomen #Histodon

  3. #OnThisDay, 23 Dec 604, Yohl Ik'nal becomes queen of the Mayan city-state of Palenque, ruling it in her own right for over 20 years. She is the first recorded Mayan regnant queen, and was succeeded by her daughter or grand-daughter.

    #WomenInHistory #RegnantWomen #MayanHistory #histodons