Extraordinary Mayan royal tomb reveals king's incense scattering rituals

The king of Nim li Punit would have worn this large jade pectoral 

in incense-scattering ceremonies. (Geoffrey Braswell)

Excavations of the royal palace at Nim li Punit in Belize

suggest a history of rituals centring on a jade pectoral

decoration engraved with hieroglyphics.

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