Tomb of royal Mayan found in Guatemala

source: MSNBC | May 02, 06 | submitted by Pat Coate

Laguna del Tigre National Park, Guatemala - Building on a find by a Southern Methodist University specialist on Mayan ruins, a Guatemalan archaeologist has uncovered the remains of what could be an ancient Mayan king's tomb deep in the rain forest of Guatemala's largest national park.

Dr. Hctor Escobedo, co-director of the Wak Archaeological Project with SMU's Dr. David Freidel, has unearthed a royal tomb beneath the principal pyramid in the western center of Wak顡.

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"We are trying to identify the remains, which appear to be in good condition despite the collapse of the tomb's roof."- David Freidel, Wak Archaeological Project co-director
"This may be the resting place of either the dynasty founder, a man we do not have a history for, or K'inich B'alam the First, the Maya king who allied with Siyaj K'ak', conqueror of Tikal in A.D. 378."- David Freidel

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Message: Tomb of royal Mayan found in Guatemala Building on a find by a Southern Methodist University specialist on Mayan ruins, a Guatemalan archaeologist has uncovered the remains of what could be an ancient Mayan king's tomb deep in the rain forest of Guatemala's largest national park. Dr. Hctor Escobedo, co-director of the Wak Archaeological Project with SMU's Dr. David Freidel, has unearthed a royal tomb beneath the principal pyramid in the western center of Wak顡. "We are trying to identify the remains, which appear to be in good condition despite the collapse of the tomb's roof." - David Freidel, Wak Archaeological Project co-director "This may be the resting place of either the dynasty founder, a man we do not have a history for, or K'inich B'alam the First, the Maya king who allied with Siyaj K'ak', conqueror of Tikal in A.D. 378." - David Freidel Link to Article: http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tomb_of_royal_mayan_found_in_guatemala/ -------------------- The Great News Network is a daily news center that features only positive and inspirational news stories on world events, the environment, science, health, and business. http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org "An Oasis for Optimists" submit the word you see below:

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