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The Palace building of Palenque. With the northern half and tower dating to c. 721 CE, the structure is one of the most complex in Maya architecture and its square tower is unique in Mesoamerican sites.
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Diem, A. (2014, October 01). Palace, Palenque. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3089/palace-palenque/
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Diem, Alfred. "Palace, Palenque." World History Encyclopedia, October 01, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3089/palace-palenque/.
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Diem, Alfred. "Palace, Palenque." World History Encyclopedia, 01 Oct 2014, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3089/palace-palenque/.
