Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

The discovery of a female leader by archaeologists in Nakum, Guatemala, was extraordinary for the Mayans. A secluded tomb revealed a jade pectoral, an ornate Tikal Dancer vessel, and a 1,300-year-old female skeleton.

The lavish tomb and its artifacts, including the jade pectoral and Tikal Dancer vessel, signified the resting place of a distinguished female ruler. This burial site, hidden away for centuries, remained pristine, untouched by any looters.