Maya Jade Pendant Found at Nim Li Punit, Belize (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Maya Jade Pendant Found at Nim Li Punit, Belize

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The jade once belonging to an ancient Maya king is inscribed with 30 hieroglyphs. It was used during important religious ceremonies.

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Courtesy G. Braswell/UC San Diego

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