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Palenque – Part 2

I’ve been asked to post more pictures of Palenque. Hope you enjoy: This is a shot of Mayan tradesmen setting up for the day at the base of one of the pyramids. A stone for sacrifices? I don’t know. There were a couple of these. Both were at the bottom of pyramids. Of course, that [...]

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I’ve been asked to post more pictures of Palenque. Hope you enjoy:

This is a shot of Mayan tradesmen setting up for the day at the base of one of the pyramids.

A stone for sacrifices? I don’t know. There were a couple of these. Both were at the bottom of pyramids. Of course, that doesn’t mean that is where they were originally.

It isn’t obvious from the pictures but several of the structures at the top of the pyramids had been fitted out as personal residences of artists, explorers, and archeologists during the late 1800’s and first half of the 1900’s. They were complete with retrofitted windows and doors. Some of the window frames are still there.

Filed under: Archaeology, Mexico

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Gar Williams liquidated his former life, sold all his possessions that wouldn’t fit into a 46 liter backpack, and left it all behind at age 63. He is now traveling the world, and, in his words, is finally doing what he wants to do. Gar stops by at VagabondJourney.com from time to time to offer his wisdom and advice on the Senior Vagabond series. has written 65 posts on Vagabond Journey. Contact the author.

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