Rare Mask Of Ancient Ruler “King Pakal The Great” Discovered In 7th-Century Mayan City
A life - sized stucco masque depicting one of ancient Mexico ’s most well - jazz rulers has been discovered tucked away at the Mayan Palenque Palace , according to the state ’s National Institute of Anthropology and History ( INAH ) . K’inich Janaab ‘ Pakal , known as King Pakal the Great , became king of Mexico at the age of 12 and for 68 years ruled over the ancient Mayan city , chartering construction of some of the area ’s ok computer architecture and elaborate building ....