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Large Mayan jade pendant with carved inscriptions discovered

In a rare find, scientists have discovered a large piece of carved jade that once belonged to an ancient Maya king, inscribed with a historical text decribing its first owner. The jewel – a jade pendant worn on a king's chest during key religious ceremonies – was first unearthed in 2015, in Nim Li Punit …

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February 26, 2017