Intact jade mask discovered in tomb of Maya king in Guatemala

A team of researchers has uncovered an intact jade mask in the tomb of a Maya King at the little-known archaeological site of Chochkitam in northeastern Peten, Guatemala.

Chochkitam was revealed to be a royal city with roots tracing back to Preclassic times...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/01/jade-mask-discovered-in-tomb-of-maya-king-in-guatemala/

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