Colonia Noche Buena in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Panel of the Priests

Cultura Maya

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021

1. Panel of the Priests Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lápida de Sacerdotes
Palenque, Chiapas
Clásico Tardio 500-900 D.C.

Jefe político (Halac-Hunic), en actitud dinámica, con el Dios Solar en su tocado, a quien otro personaje de menor rango le ofrece el bastón de mando.

English translation:
Panel of the Priests
Palenque, Chiapas
Late Classic 500-900 AD

The political chief (Halac-Hunic), in a dynamic attitude, with the Solar Deity in his headdress, to whom another lower-ranking character offers the symbolic staff of command. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 19° 22.761′ N, 99° 10.674′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Noche Buena. It is on Avenida Insurgentes Sur just south of Avenida Porfirio Díaz, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 03720, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kukulkán Panel (within shouting distance of this marker); Vicente Guerrero (within shouting distance of this marker); Mask of the Chaac Deity, Kabah, Yucatán (within shouting distance of this marker); Stela of Halch, Huinic (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Atlante from Chichén Itzá, Yucatán (about 120 meters away); Serpent Columns (about 120 meters away); Tláloc from Castillo de Teayo, Veracruz (about 150 meters away); Dolores Asúnsolo López Negrete (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Also see . . . Palenque. (Submitted on May 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Panel of the Priests and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021

2. Panel of the Priests and Marker

The marker is mostly hidden by the shrubbery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.