Temple of the Inscriptions

The greatest pre-Colombian stepped pyramid in the Mexican region is the Temple of the Inscriptions, which is located in the center of Palenque. The pyramid was built by the ancient Mayans to honor the king K'inich Janaab' Pakal.

The heliographic writings on the walls, one of the richest sources of information about Mayan architecture and civilization, provide a wealth of information about the Mayan ruler and what life was like under his dominion.

The temple includes five front entrances, intricately carved walls, and an internal stairway that the builders created. Numerous tablets that were discovered by archaeologists in the temple provide a wealth of information about how the pre-Columbian Maya perceived time.