A recently discovered carved panel in Calakmul, Campeche, depicting a probable captive, could reshape our view of the Mayan city's scale and its political history, say archaeologists.
A carved limestone panel depicting a likely captive was unearthed three days ago at the archaeological site of Calakmul in Campeche, potentially reshaping scholars’ understanding of the ancient city’s urban sprawl and political influence.
The panel, approximately 1.2 meters long and 50 centimeters wide, was discovered embedded in the wall of a water reservoir—far from its original context, according to . . .
