System Of Canals Found Under Mayan Tomb Likely Built As Gateway To Afterlife
- 8 years ago
Archaeologists in Mexico have made a surprising discovery under an important 7th century tomb.
Archaeologists in Mexico have made a surprising discovery under an important 7th century tomb, reports Seeker.
They have found that, below the Temple of Inscriptions belonging to King K'inich Janaahb' Pakal, former ruler of the Mayan settlement known as Palenque, is a system of nine canals measuring roughly 55 feet in length.
As a piece in The Japan Times states, “researchers believe the tomb and pyramid were purposely built atop a spring between AD 683 and 702.”
Evidence suggests that the construction near water was to help the dead pass on to the underworld.
Gizmag is reporting that while the tunnels don’t seem to directly lead into the actual tomb, they may be suggestive of Pakal’s intended path to the afterlife.
The team discovered the canal as a result of a dig that started in 2012.
Archaeologists in Mexico have made a surprising discovery under an important 7th century tomb, reports Seeker.
They have found that, below the Temple of Inscriptions belonging to King K'inich Janaahb' Pakal, former ruler of the Mayan settlement known as Palenque, is a system of nine canals measuring roughly 55 feet in length.
As a piece in The Japan Times states, “researchers believe the tomb and pyramid were purposely built atop a spring between AD 683 and 702.”
Evidence suggests that the construction near water was to help the dead pass on to the underworld.
Gizmag is reporting that while the tunnels don’t seem to directly lead into the actual tomb, they may be suggestive of Pakal’s intended path to the afterlife.
The team discovered the canal as a result of a dig that started in 2012.