“Incredible Mayan Hieroglyphs Found in Cobá – Unearthing History!”

Diego Prieto Hernández, the Director General of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), has announced a significant discovery. A team of researchers from INAH have unearthed a panel of Mayan hieroglyphics near Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid structure in the Archaeological Zone of Cobá, also known as the "City of Chopped Water," in Quintana Roo's Solidaridad. This area has a continuous history stretching back 1,300 years, from 100 B.C. to 1200 A.D.

The hieroglyphics were found along the route of Section 5 of the Mayan Train, etched into the rock of a water hole. The discovery was made possible by the efforts of the Archaeological Zones Improvement Program (PROMEZA), which led to the identification of the water hole, situated 160 meters from Nohoch Mul.

Upon closer inspection, the water hole revealed a unique find: an L-shaped panel comprising 123 hieroglyphic cartridges. The inscription, which measures just over 11 square meters, was carved directly into the rock.

Hernández noted that the work of PROMEZA in Cobá has not only led to this exciting discovery, but also provided new insights into the history of this significant political center of the ancient Mayan culture. Furthermore, six other archaeological sites along the east coast of Quintana Roo are also benefiting from the program's efforts.