'Oldest Mayan tomb' found in Guatemala's Retalhuleu

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One of the oldest Mayan tombs ever found has been uncovered in western Guatemala, say archaeologists.

Located at a temple site in Retalhuleu province, the grave is thought to be that of an ancient ruler or religious leader who lived some 2,000 years ago.

Carbon-dating indicated the tomb had been built between 700 and 400 BC, said government archaeologist Miguel Orrego.

A rich array of jade jewels, including a necklace depicting a vulture-headed human figure, were found.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20091121

[defacto7]

1. Now we Know the End is Near ~~~~~~

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2. Du rec. Nt

[Judi Lynn]

3. Archeology wouldn't be a good career for an impatient person, would it?

Can't wait to hear more about this site, and I'm going to have to wait, and wait, while they work on it. How do they keep from going wild?

This one is so deeply interesting.

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5. Thanks for the pics!

I want that last one for my garden!! <g>

Fascinating stuff.

[a la izquierda]

9. And this is why I'm a historian, and not an archaeologist.

I can't handle having to wait. History has already happened, and it's mine (and anyone else's) to write about.

Thanks for the pictures. I will spend a month in Europe next year, and then a month in Mexico. After a short research obligation, I'm off to Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilan.

[Judi Lynn]

10. That's an amazing agenda you have before you in Mexico.Thanks for mentioning Bonampak and Yaxchilan.

You've left us with two names I'm certain many U.S. Americans haven't heard a lot.

Looking forward to looking at more google images and some reading on these places. They are wonderful.

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3 views of the Bonampak complex. Wow.







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[Berlum]

4. Vulture-headed human! Wow, there were Republicans even back then...

[Hubert Flottz]

6. LOL

The GOP would make a Vulture

[Berlum]

7. Romney's Bain Co. is basically Vulture Capitalism (R) gnawing on the innards of America

[eppur_se_muova]

8. BBC has video of dig site ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20099872