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REPORT, FLAG 139
Maya Tomb Found in Temple XX Sub Palenque Archaeological Zone Chiapas, Mexico
April–September 2003
By Merle Greene Robertson FN'90

Expedition Members:
Merle Greene Robertson FN'90, Proyecto Groupo de las Cruces, Palenque
Leon Langan FN'99, GeoOntological Development Society

Introduction
This Flag 139 Report describes the contents of an ancient Maya tomb located in Temple XX Sub at Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. The exploration to date has been accomplished by access through a small opening by taking digital photographs; some are included. Drawings of the wall art are also shown. The finding of an ancient buried tomb is a delight for any expedition. While this may be hoped for in conducting a dig, the prospects are only very slim. The chance removal of a rock in a pit dug into the side of a dilapidated pyramid in the jungle led to an unbelievable discovery. Here was an unknown tomb undisturbed since 500 AD.

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