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Massive Mayan Hieroglyphic Text Holds Secrets of Cobá’s Founding Dynasty
A remarkable discovery has emerged from the heart of the ancient Mayan world: an extensive Mayan glyph text has been uncovered in the Cobá Archaeological Zone, Quintana Roo. This newly unearthed treasure, inscribed with 123 hieroglyphic cartridges, offers detailed evidence into the rich history and culture of the region, shedding light on the founding of the town of Keh Witz Nal in 569 AD.
This significant find, announced by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), not only deepens our understanding of the ancient civilization that once thrived in the Yucatán Peninsula but also highlights the ongoing efforts to preserve and study these invaluable remnants of the past.
Excitement Over Cobá’s Ancient Script
The Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico, through the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), has recovered a tablet with a Mayan hieroglyphic text, engraved on the rock of a pool near Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramidal structure in the Cobá Archaeological Zone, also known as the "City of Choppy Water," in Quintana Roo. Cobá had a continuous history spanning 1,300 years (100 BC–1200 AD).
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