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Archaeologists Discover 1,700-Year-Old Jade Mask Inside the Tomb of a Maya King
CARACOL, BELIZE, JUL 11 – The tomb of Caracol’s founding ruler, Te K'ab Chaak, dates to 350 AD and reveals Maya-Teotihuacan ties that predate previous estimates by nearly three decades, researchers said.
- Archaeologists Diane and Arlen Chase discovered the tomb of Te K'ab Chaak, Caracol's founding king, dating to around 350 CE in Belize’s Northeast Acropolis.
- This finding follows decades of research linking Maya-Caracol and Teotihuacan relations, showing earlier contact decades before the 378 AD entrada event.
- The tomb contained a rare jadeite death mask, jade jewelry, ceramics, and two additional burials, including that of a woman whose grave goods featured red mineral coatings and jewelry made from marine shells.
- Diane Chase emphasized the significance of identifying the earliest individual in the Caracol dynasty, describing it as a major milestone in the site's history, and the team is nearly certain that the tomb is that of Te K'ab Chaak.
- This discovery redefines the chronology of Maya-Teotihuacan interactions, suggesting formal diplomatic ties and cultural exchange began decades earlier than previously believed.
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