A Mayan nose ornament, carved from human bone has been found in Palenque, Mexico. Worn by ancient leaders in rituals, it symbolized the Mayan God K'awiil.
The Palenque Palace in Mexico is one of the most impressive examples of Maya architecture still in existence, and now researchers have proof positive that it was once painted red.
Mexico’s INAH institute team has unearthed a first time ever representation of a young corn god’s severed head at Palenque in a Maya ceremonial ritual pond.