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	Palenque - a city of the ancient Mayan civilization of Mesoamerica
		Set in the foothills of the Tumbalá mountains of Chiapas Mexico, Palenque is situated on a ledge overlooking the swampy plains that stretch northward all the way to the Gulf coast.
		The vista of the flat plains to the north, and the misty green of the lush mountain backdrop to the south, captures the imagination of modern visitors and most certainly inspired ancient artists and architects.
		While the name Palenque comes from a nearby village, it is possible that the village was named after the ancient city or something similar sounding - bahlam kin - jaguar sun - the place where the sun descends into the underworld, the realm of the jaguar.
	www.jaguar-sun.com /palenque.html (756 words)

	Palenque, A Photo Gallery by James Q. Jacobs
		Palenque is a Classic Mayan ruin in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
		Close-up of four glyphs on a stela at Palenque ruins, in the Temples of the Cross Group.
		A telescopic view of the Temple of the Sun from the Palace tower, with draping jungle vines in the background.
	www.jqjacobs.net /mesoamerica/palenque.html (403 words)

	Palenque, Mexico - Ancient Mayan City of the Jaguar
		Palenque, carpeted by a sea of green jungle and clothed in history and legend, is a stark reminder of how early American civilization flourished for hundreds of years in this lush, tropical region of southern Mexico.
		Palenque is still being excavated, but already researchers have uncovered tombs of ancient leaders and rulers and are uncovering more of the mysteries and enigmas surrounding the ancient civilizations of the Maya.
		Palenque produced what is arguably the best-known Maya king, Pacal the Great, who ruled from 615 to 683, and left one of the most magnificent tomb-works of ancient Mesoamerica, beneath the Temple of Inscriptions.
	mexicolesstraveled.com /palenque.htm (895 words)

	Palenque (Site not responding. Last check: )
		All the entrees at Palenque, incidentally, arrive in classic Mexican-restaurant style, on large oval plates with the meat in the center, flanked by a big pool of refried beans on one side and a pile of fairly dry tomato rice on the other.
		Palenque uses two, as far as I can tell; one is the orange-inflected version, and the other is plainer, grainy in texture, and a deep reddish-brown.
		Palenque doesn't have a liquor license yet, but nobody minds if you bring some beer (a large party eating near us one Saturday night brought their own case).
	www.bostonphoenix.com /archive/food/97/05/01/PALENQUE.html (1138 words)

	Palenque Guide \| Planeta
		MEXICO -- Palenque was one of the most powerful of the late-classic cities in the Maya World.
		Palenque's modern fame arose after its exploration and description by author John Lloyd Stephens and illustrator Frederick Catherwood in the 1841 best-seller Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan.
		The reputation was further enhanced due to the 1968 publication of "Chariots of the Gods," which contended that aliens constructed the city and that the tomb within the Pyramid of Inscriptions showed not a Maya King, but an ancient astronaut.
	www.planeta.com /ecotravel/mexico/chiapas/palenque.html (432 words)

	Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River.
		Palenque (Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia - INAH)(spanish only)
	whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=411 (97 words)

	Pictures, Photos of Palenque, Mexico
		The ancient Mayan city of Palenque, with its superb jungle setting and exquisite architecture and decoration, is one of the marvels of Mexico...
		Ancient Palenque's 500 buildings are spread over 15 sq km but only a relatively few, in a fairly compact central area, have been excavated.
		Lords of Palenque: "publication examines the hieroglyphic texts of Palenque to determine characteristics of the rulers of Palenque."
	www.shunya.net /Pictures/Mexico/mexico02/Palenque/Palenque.htm (386 words)

	Palenque
		Early visitors to the archaeological park at Palenque are serenaded by howler monkeys while the mist slowly wraps itself around the pyramids.
		Palenque rose to its prominence in the seventh century, under the club-footed king Pakal.
		Palenque the modern town (even has a pizzeria), and Palenque the ruins (without a bar or sangria in sight).
	www.geocities.com /Athens/7830/palenque.htm (1141 words)

	ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES - PALENQUE
		Situated at the eastern edge of the Rio Usumacinta Basin in the foothills of the Sierra Oriental de Chiapas at an elevation of slightly less that 3000 m, Palenque looks out on a low coastal plain extending to the Gulf of Mexico about 130 km.
		Surrounded by dense forests dominated by mahogany, cedar and sapodilla trees, frequently shrouded in fog, the ruins are among the most aesthetically impressive in Mesoamerica.
		Though the occupation of Palenque continues until 799 AD, most of the presently visible ruins were constructed prior to the death of Kan-Xul.
	www.mines.edu /fs_home/jsneed/courses/LISS.380-83/LISS.381/resources/sites/palenque/index.shtml (662 words)

	palenque (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Palenque is a Maya ceremonial center built in the modern state of Chiapas, Mexico.
		Palenque's history began on March 11, A.D. 431, according to the heiroglyphic texts.
		The physical isolation of Palenque emphasizes the magnificence of its buildings, and the delicacy of the stucco ornamentation.
	www.sfu.ca /archaeology/museum/laarch/tour/palenque/palenque.html (370 words)

	Radio Carlos Palenque
		Palenque is not an Indian and he realized that to really connect with his audience he would need a little help.
		Palenque had a winning formula, and soon his show was one of the most popular in the country - and the most popular among Bolivia's poorest people, who gathered 30 or 40 to a room to watch him on the one small TV in their neighborhood.
		According to Palenque, the close relationships which exist between members of a family and between members of a small community can very easily be replicated in the relationship between an audience and the person behind the microphone.
	members.tripod.com /donmoore/south/bolivia/palenque.htm (2236 words)

	Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Palenque is a fine example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period.
		Palenque has much in common with Tikal (Guatemala), but for unknown reasons it is a lot less famous.
		Nonetheless, Palenque made an absolute lasting impression on me. The site is quite big, it took me almost 2 hours to see everything, and I still had to skip the museum.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/palenque.html (642 words)

	Palenque Archaeology Park
		Palenque contained tombs of ancient leaders and rulers, and still today, excavations are ongoing to uncover more of the mysteries and enigmas surrounding the ancient civilizations of the Maya.
		Palenque is located about 90 miles southwest of Villahermosa (Villahermosa is northwest of San Cristobal de las Casas and Oaxaca).
		Palenque is in the middle of the jungle so dress using clothes made from light, natural fibers (e.g.
	www.mexperience.com /guide/archaeology/palenque.htm (1462 words)

	Maya Sites Travel Services - About Mayan Ruins in Palenque
		Palenque is situated in the highland rainforest near the Mexican/Guatemalan border.
		Palenque is exciting because of the vast amounts of information that has been painstakingly brought to light by the archeologists over the years.
		Palenque is known for having begun what has been termed the ¨Cult of Personality¨ for its glorification of specific rulers that is unique in the ancient Mayan world.
	www.emergenceconference.com /palenque.html (822 words)

	Games - Palenque @ CenturyOne Bookstore
		Palenque is an educational family board game is based on the ancient "city of splendor" built by the Maya many centuries ago.
		Hidden deep among the flora and the fauna of the tropical rain forest, lies the ruins of the ancient city of Palenque.
		Palenque also features 20,000 words describing the mystery of the ancient Mayan including their signs and symbols, myths and magic.
	www.centuryone.com /palenque.html (386 words)

	Palenque
		King Pacal: Palenque is probably most well known for the tomb of its famous King Pacal inside of the Temple of the Inscriptions which, like the tombs of Egypt's pharoahs, is buried deep within a specially built pyramid.
		Before I went to Palenque, I saw Eric Von Däniken in a TV documentary referring to the lid as protraying an Aztec Astronaut (due to the apparent flames underneath where Pacal sat and the appearance that he was steering a vessel).
		I am also a bit concerned that perhaps some of them may be opportunists who see the adherents of the various new age spiritual movements as a cash cow and, in the process, may be misrepresenting and contaminating the underlying beliefs of the Maya who today continue to practice many of their ancient traditions.
	www.netshaman.com /maya/palenque.html (685 words)

	Palenque Archaeological Site
		Palenque was the capital of the important classic-age Mayan city-state of B'aakal (Bone).
		Palenque is located at the edge of the jungle overlooking the flood plain of the Rio Usumacinta, Palenque is definitely one of the most beautiful sites in all of Mesoamerica.
		Palenque is one of the jewels of Mexico that must be seen to believe.
	www.delange.org /PalenqueRuins/PalenqueRuins.htm (2126 words)

	The Temple of the Inscriptions (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vast, mysterious and enchanting, the ruined city of Palenque is considered to be the most beautifully conceived of the Mayan city-states and one of the loveliest archaeological sites in the world.
		In its period of cultural florescence Palenque was even more beautiful, for then its limestone buildings were coated with white plaster and painted in a rainbow of pastel hues.
		Even then, Palenque was rediscovered and lost several times until 1841 when the explorers Stephens and Catherwood, with their evocative writings and splendid drawings, introduced this jewel of Mayan architecture to the world.
	www.sacredsites.com /americas/mexico/palenque.html (528 words)

	Palenque
		The neighbouring town of Palenque is accessible from any of the major cities of Chiapas, and the ruins are a bus ride away.
		While Palenque's territorial influence expanded into the 700s to include much of the modern-day states of Chiapas and Tabasco, it was set into something of a cultural decline.
		We have now explored the accessible, restored portion of Palenque, but if we venture into the trees to the south of the Plaza of the Cross, we stumble across overgrown ruins of a cluster of small buildings belonging to Group E. This site is in the process of restoration.
	www.geocities.com /atlantis01mx/chiapas/palenque.htm (1788 words)

	Welcome to Palenque - Contemporary and Inspirational Jewellery Designs in Sterling Silver
		Palenque provides an exciting and original range of sterling silver jewellery and gifts, producing limited editions of stunning jewellery.
		Look no further, here at Palenque we have a beautiful collection of gold and silver contemporary jewellery designs and unique Boccia and Skagen watches to inspire.....
		The Palenque wedding ring range is available in 18ct gold or platinum and each diamond ring has a matching plain band allowing couples to have co-ordinating rings.
	www.palenquejewellery.co.uk (525 words)

	Palenque Mayan ruins: Chiapas Mexico: pictures and history
		We were blessed with good weather and made the non-stop drive from Akumal to Palenque in about 7½ hours, stopping only for gas and a couple of snacks.
		Palenque is perched on the first rise of the Tumbalá mountains, looking out over a vast carpet of green that stretches north to the Gulf of Mexico (photo above).
		With abundant shade at every turn, it is easy to hang out at Palenque most of the day, exploring the jungle trails that lead to other smaller plazas and temples, and to the travertine cascades that carry water down the mountain during the rainy season.
	www.locogringo.com /chiapas/palenque.cfm (512 words)

	Las ruinas de Palenque - The Ruins of Palenque
		The fertile soils of the alluvial flood plain of the nearby Usumacinta river and abundant rainfall guaranteed reliable harvests of the maize that was the cornerstone of the Mayan diet.
		Although analysis of pottery shards demonstrates that the area was occupied by 100 b.c., most of the buildings we see today were constructed between the 6th to 10th centuries a.d.
		For the average visitor, the true reward of a trip to Palenque is to revel in the mystery of the unanswerable questions that arise as he meanders through the ruins in morning mists that swirl around the ancient structures.
	www.studyspanish.com /comps/palenque2.htm (810 words)

	Visite México
		The ruins are embedded in the heart of a tropical jungle, which gets torrential downpours during the summer and has an average temperature of 26º C (79º F).
		Palenque offers amazing temples and structures dating back to Mexico?s Classic era (from 400?700 AD); the ruins were explored during the 19
		The ancient ruler of Palenque ordered the temple?s construction, which would also serve as a holy tomb after his death.
	www.visitmexico.com /wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Palenque (374 words)

	Palenque
		Since Palenque is a major archaeological attraction, tour buses seem to be constantly plying the city's streets and foreign tourists are everywhere.
		In its heyday, Palenque was a sprawling religious center that spanned nearly 25 square miles.
		Between Palenque and Ocosingo is the beautiful 100-foot waterfall at Misol-Ha (20 km south of Palenque), and the breathtaking Agua Azul Natural Reserve (60 km south of Palenque).
	www.advantagemexico.com /san_cristobal/palenque.html (385 words)

	Palenque
		Palenque is located in the state of Chiapas, just north of Guatemala.
		If people are limited in time when visiting Mexico or are unsure as to which ruin sites to visit, this should be first on their list.
		Although the other sites are also interesting, we favoured Palenque due to its surrounding jungle and the lack of bikini clad, high healed tourists.
	wild-net.com.au /mexico/html/palenque.phtml (406 words)

	The World Tree at Palenque
		It is flanked by the Palenque Ruler Chan Balam (right), who dedicated the Temples of the Cross group in 690 AD, and his father, the greatest of Palenque Kings, Pakal.
		Palenque triad," whose births are reported in inscriptions of the Cross Group.
		She is patroness, and likely founder, of the dynasty of Palenque rulers: One form of the "emblem glyph" that represents the city-state contains her glyph.
	members.shaw.ca /mjfinley/palenquecross.html (552 words)

	Travel Forum - VirtualTourist.com
		Palenque is a very small laid'back town with plenty of tourists around and did not seem dangerous at all to me. The town itself is not very exciting and there are no attractions other than the ruins, which are like 10 km outside of town.
		Palenque is a 3 hour drive from Villahermosa, so there is no way you can do it as a daytrip.
		Palenque town is not worth the visit by itself, you'll just sleep there and then take a bus to the ruins.
	forum.virtualtourist.com /discussion-319951-1-1-Travel-0-0-Palenque-discussion.html (614 words)

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